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#FEDD00 color code is #FEDD00. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fedd00.

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#FEDD00 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FEDD00 is 0.7278. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.35:1 against white and 15.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FEDD00 on white1.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FEDD00 on black15.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FEDD001.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FEDD0015.56:1AAA

#FEDD00 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FEDD00?+
The hex code for #FEDD00 is #FEDD00. In RGB it's rgb(254, 221, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(52, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #FEDD00?+
#FEDD00 in RGB is (254, 221, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(254, 221, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #FEDD00?+
#FEDD00 converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FEDD00.
Is #fedd00 a warm or cool color?+
#FEDD00 (#FEDD00) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 52° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fedd00 belong to?+
#FEDD00 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 52°, 100%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #fedd00 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FEDD00 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.35:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fedd00?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FEDD00 (#FEDD00) is Yellow Yellow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FEDD00 in design

Practical guidance for using #fedd00 (#FEDD00) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FEDD00 (#FEDD00) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FEDD00 (#FEDD00) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FEDD00 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #fedd00 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FEDD00 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #FEDD00

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #fedd00 (#FEDD00). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Ferrari#FFCC00 · Ferrari YellowIKEA#FFDA1A · IKEA Yellow