#FFFB80 Hex Color
A bright and luminous sunny yellow
This luminous, warm yellow brings high visibility and immediate energy to a layout. Because of its intense brightness, #fffb80 works best as a 10% accent or a call-to-action button rather than a primary background. It pairs well with deep charcoal text for maximum readability, avoiding the washed-out effect that lighter grays create. While distinct from deeper pink tones, this hex code injects a spontaneous feel into commercial designs.
Questions about #fffb80
What is #fffb80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffb80 is rgb(255, 251, 128), in HSL hsl(58, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 50%, 0%.
Where is the best place to apply #fffb80 in a website interface?
Reserve this intense yellow for small, high-impact elements like call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or subtle hover highlights. Applying it to large background areas often overwhelms the user and causes visual fatigue, making the content difficult to read.
Is #fffb80 readable on white or black?
#fffb80 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.36:1 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.