#FFE74A Hex Color
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#ffe74a is a luminous, warm yellow with high saturation and lightness, giving designs upbeat, spontaneous energy. Its mellow golden cast suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use this hex code as a bold accent with charcoal or black. Black text reaches about 16.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for clear labels and strong promotional type.
Questions about #ffe74a
What is #ffe74a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe74a is rgb(255, 231, 74), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 71%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe74a?
Is #ffe74a readable on white or black?
#ffe74a has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.