#FFE480 Hex Color
A luminous yellow with gentle warmth
This luminous yellow conveys a gentle warmth, perfect for spring themes or baby product branding. Because it is highly readable against black text, the hex code #ffe480 works well as a background for small body type. It feels spontaneous and positive, though avoid using it in large, flat blocks to prevent it from washing out. Pair it with deep charcoal for a modern, high-contrast look.
Questions about #ffe480
What is #ffe480 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe480 is rgb(255, 228, 128), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 50%, 0%.
Does #ffe480 work well for website body text?
Using #ffe480 as body text is generally poor for accessibility because it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It performs much better as a vibrant, sunny accent or background color paired with deep charcoal or dark navy typography.
Which color palettes complement #ffe480 best?
This warm yellow shines when grounded by cooler, deeper tones to prevent it from feeling too overwhelming. Pairing it with a muted navy or deep charcoal creates a sophisticated, modern contrast that balances the spontaneous, positive energy of the yellow shade.
Is #ffe480 readable on white or black?
#ffe480 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.66:1 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.