#FFEE57 Hex Color

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#ffee57 is a luminous, warm yellow with high saturation and a mellow golden cast. Its spontaneous energy suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and playful interfaces. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or deep navy rather than a full background. The hex code #ffee57 supports clear black text, with about 17.6:1 contrast.

Questions about #ffee57

What is #ffee57 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffee57 is rgb(255, 238, 87), in HSL hsl(54, 100%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 66%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffee57?
#ffee57 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and other dark neutrals because they ground its bright warmth while creating strong visual contrast for buttons, labels, borders, and other focused accents.
Is #ffee57 readable on white or black?
#ffee57 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.61:1 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.