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#FFD900 Color — #FFD900

Complete color reference for #FFD900: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FFD900
RGBrgb(255, 217, 0)
HSLhsl(51, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(51, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:15% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FFD900
Decimal16767232
Luminance0.7089

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FFD900 on White
Ratio: 1.38:1 — Fail
#FFD900 on Black
Ratio: 15.18:1 — AAA
White on #FFD900
Ratio: 1.38:1 — Fail
Black on #FFD900
Ratio: 15.18:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFDF2
100#FFF9D9
200#FFF4B3
300#FFEE8C
400#FFE659
500#FFD900
600#CCAE00
700#998200
800#665700
900#403600

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 #FFD900?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 217, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 217, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FFD900?

The HSL value is hsl(51, 100%, 50%). Hue is 51°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FFD900 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FFD900 achieves a 1.38:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 15.18:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FFD900?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FFD900 is #0026FF.