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#FFC400 Color — #FFC400

Complete color reference for #FFC400: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FFC400
RGBrgb(255, 196, 0)
HSLhsl(46, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(46, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:23% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FFC400
Decimal16761856
Luminance0.6074

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FFC400 on White
Ratio: 1.6:1 — Fail
#FFC400 on Black
Ratio: 13.15:1 — AAA
White on #FFC400
Ratio: 1.6:1 — Fail
Black on #FFC400
Ratio: 13.15:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFCF2
100#FFF6D9
200#FFEDB3
300#FFE48C
400#FFD959
500#FFC400
600#CC9D00
700#997600
800#664E00
900#403100

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FFC400?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 196, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 196, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FFC400?

The HSL value is hsl(46, 100%, 50%). Hue is 46°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FFC400 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FFC400 achieves a 1.6:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 13.15:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FFC400?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FFC400 is #003CFF.