Yellow
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
The hex color yellow (#ffff00) is a bright, vibrant and cheerful color. It is often associated with sunshine, summer, and happiness. It is a primary color, meaning it is not derived from any other colors and is the most basic form of yellow. It has a lightening effect on a room and can make it feel more open, airy and inviting. Its hue is close to that of the golden hue of the sun, making it the perfect color to use to evoke feelings of warmth and optimism. Learn more about what colors make yellow.
Questions about Yellow
What is the hex code for Yellow?
Yellow is #ffff00. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 0), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 100%, 0%.
Is Yellow readable on white or black?
Yellow has a 1.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.55:1 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.