#FFFA80 Hex Color
A brilliant and luminous sunny yellow
#fffa80 is a luminous, high-chroma yellow that commands immediate attention. Its extreme brightness makes it an ideal accent color for discount banners or safety-oriented construction designs where visibility is key. While it can wash out against white backgrounds, it pairs effectively with deep charcoal text to ensure maximum readability. Use this shade sparingly to draw the eye toward specific calls to action or important interface elements.
Questions about #fffa80
What is #fffa80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffa80 is rgb(255, 250, 128), in HSL hsl(58, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 50%, 0%.
What design scenarios work best for #fffa80?
This luminous shade acts as a powerful attention magnet, making it ideal for discount banners, safety warnings, or specific interface calls to action. Use it sparingly to guide the eye toward the most important elements on the page.
Is #fffa80 readable on white or black?
#fffa80 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.23:1 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.