#FFDE4C Hex Color
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#ffde4c is a bright, glowing yellow with high saturation and very little darkness in it. That lightness gives it a warm, energetic feel, which is why it shows up in sale banners and construction signage. It works best as an accent on dark backgrounds, since it reads washed out next to white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy text for a bold, jazzy look.
Questions about #ffde4c
What is #ffde4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffde4c is rgb(255, 222, 76), in HSL hsl(49, 100%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 70%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffde4c?
Charcoal, deep navy, and near-black all look crisp against #ffde4c, which is why black text on it reaches about 15.8:1 contrast. For a bolder palette, pair it with violet or deep teal accents.
Is #ffde4c readable on white or black?
#ffde4c has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.80:1 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.