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#FFC524 Color — #FFC524

Complete color reference for #FFC524: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FFC524
RGBrgb(255, 197, 36)
HSLhsl(44, 100%, 57%)
HSVhsv(44, 86%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:23% Y:86% K:0%
CSS Color#FFC524
Decimal16762148
Luminance0.6132

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FFC524 on White
Ratio: 1.58:1 — Fail
#FFC524 on Black
Ratio: 13.26:1 — AAA
White on #FFC524
Ratio: 1.58:1 — Fail
Black on #FFC524
Ratio: 13.26:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFCF4
100#FFF6DE
200#FFEEBD
300#FFE59C
400#FFD971
500#FFC524
600#CC9E1D
700#997616
800#664F0E
900#403109

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 #FFC524?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 197, 36). The red channel is 255, green is 197, and blue is 36 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FFC524?

The HSL value is hsl(44, 100%, 57%). Hue is 44°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 57%.

Does #FFC524 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FFC524 achieves a 1.58:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 13.26:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FFC524?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FFC524 is #245EFF.