#FFF700 Hex Color
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Lemon is an extremely high-saturation yellow that commands immediate attention. Because it is so intense, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly against it with an 18.6:1 contrast ratio, ensuring accessibility. The hex code for this shade is #fff700. Use it sparingly to inject energy into branding or construction-themed UI elements.
Questions about Lemon
What is the hex code for Lemon?
Lemon is #fff700. In RGB that is rgb(255, 247, 0), in HSL hsl(58, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #fff700 effectively in UI design?
Lemon #fff700 is an extremely high-saturation yellow that functions best when limited to small UI accents, such as buttons or alerts. Because of its intensity, using it for more than 10% of your layout can cause visual fatigue and overpower other content.
Is Lemon readable on white or black?
Lemon has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.55:1 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.