#FFDD57 Hex Color
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#ffdd57 is a warm, luminous yellow with high saturation, lightness, and a mellow golden undertone. Its fresh, sparkling energy suggests enthusiasm and opportunity, fitting sale graphics, budget messaging, construction details, and cheerful branding. Use it for accents or bold display areas, and pair it with black text, which reaches about 15.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ffdd57.
Questions about #ffdd57
What is #ffdd57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffdd57 is rgb(255, 221, 87), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 66%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffdd57 in a design palette?
#ffdd57 pairs well with navy, dark gray, and muted purple because dark, cooler tones temper its high lightness and warm golden undertone without making the palette feel heavy or muddy. Use the darker neutrals for structure and readable text, while muted purple adds a livelier accent.
Is #ffdd57 readable on white or black?
#ffdd57 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.73:1 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.