#FFFD80 Hex Color
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Less white than it first appears, #fffd80 is a pale yellow with a warm, mellow glow. That high lightness makes it a good base for clean, fresh designs where plain white feels cold, though it can wash out next to true white. It works well at 60 percent of a palette, flattered by slate gray or deep navy accents. Black text on this hex code reaches about 19.6:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #fffd80
What is #fffd80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffd80 is rgb(255, 253, 128), in HSL hsl(59, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 50%, 0%.
What text color reads best on #fffd80?
Black text reads best on #fffd80, with a contrast ratio near 19.6:1. That clears WCAG AA for body text and AAA for large type, so the color is safe behind small copy.
What colors pair well with #fffd80?
Deep navy and slate gray pair well with #fffd80, calming its sunny warmth and keeping it from reading washed out. A soft sage also works for gentler, natural palettes.
Is #fffd80 readable on white or black?
#fffd80 has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.61:1 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.