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#FFEB3B Color — #FFEB3B

Complete color reference for #FFEB3B: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FFEB3B
RGBrgb(255, 235, 59)
HSLhsl(54, 100%, 62%)
HSVhsv(54, 77%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:8% Y:77% K:0%
CSS Color#FFEB3B
Decimal16771899
Luminance0.8099

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FFEB3B on White
Ratio: 1.22:1 — Fail
#FFEB3B on Black
Ratio: 17.2:1 — AAA
White on #FFEB3B
Ratio: 1.22:1 — Fail
Black on #FFEB3B
Ratio: 17.2:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFEF5
100#FFFCE2
200#FFF9C4
300#FFF6A7
400#FFF280
500#FFEB3B
600#CCBC2F
700#998D23
800#665E18
900#403B0F

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 #FFEB3B?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 235, 59). The red channel is 255, green is 235, and blue is 59 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FFEB3B?

The HSL value is hsl(54, 100%, 62%). Hue is 54°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 62%.

Does #FFEB3B meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FFEB3B achieves a 1.22:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 17.2:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FFEB3B?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FFEB3B is #3D51FF.