#FFEB3B Hex Color
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#ffeb3b is a luminous, high-energy yellow that demands attention. Because it is so saturated, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity. The hex code for this electric shade is #ffeb3b, an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or promotional graphics requiring instant visibility.
Questions about #ffeb3b
What is #ffeb3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffeb3b is rgb(255, 235, 59), in HSL hsl(54, 100%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 77%, 0%.
How do I balance the intensity of #ffeb3b in a design?
Is #ffeb3b a good choice for text on a white background?
Using #ffeb3b for text on a white background will fail accessibility standards due to poor contrast. This shade is best reserved for UI elements like buttons, icons, or graphic highlights where it can be used against dark backgrounds to remain readable.
Is #ffeb3b readable on white or black?
#ffeb3b has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.19:1 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.