#FFD979 Hex Color
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#ffd979 is a light, warm yellow with high lightness and moderate chroma, giving it a soft golden glow. Its fresh character suits spring graphics, baby products, sale promotions, and cheerful backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text has strong contrast on this hex code, supporting readable interface designs.
Questions about #ffd979
What is #ffd979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd979 is rgb(255, 217, 121), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 53%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd979?
Is #ffd979 readable on white or black?
#ffd979 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.