#FFE980 Hex Color
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This luminous, pastel yellow radiates a warm and friendly glow. Because #ffe980 maintains high contrast with black text, it functions well as a background color for UI or print layouts requiring readability. While it brings a sense of positivity to spring-themed designs, use it sparingly as a 10 percent accent to avoid overwhelming the eye. The hex code for this soft shade is #ffe980.
Questions about #ffe980
What is #ffe980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe980 is rgb(255, 233, 128), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 50%, 0%.
How should I use #ffe980 in a design layout?
Because #ffe980 is highly saturated and bright, it works best as a 10 percent accent color to draw attention to specific UI elements. Using it sparingly prevents the color from overwhelming the viewer or causing visual fatigue on screens.
Is #ffe980 readable on white or black?
#ffe980 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.21:1 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.