#FFDC13 Hex Color

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#ffdc13 is a high-energy, neon-adjacent yellow with intense saturation. Because it is so bright, it works best as a 10% accent color to draw attention to buttons or sale highlights rather than a large background. It offers excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for calls to action. The hex code for this piercing, sunny shade is #ffdc13.

Questions about #ffdc13

What is #ffdc13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffdc13 is rgb(255, 220, 19), in HSL hsl(51, 100%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 93%, 0%.
How should I use #ffdc13 in digital design?
#ffdc13 is best utilized as a sparse accent color, such as for call-to-action buttons or notification badges, rather than a background. Its high luminosity creates excellent contrast against black text, ensuring readability for crucial elements that need instant user attention.
What colors pair well with the intense #ffdc13?
This shade requires grounding to avoid visual fatigue, so pair it with dark, neutral tones like charcoal or navy. These deeper colors provide a balanced backdrop, allowing the bright #ffdc13 to stand out without overwhelming the overall layout.
Is #ffdc13 readable on white or black?
#ffdc13 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.49:1 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.