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#FFB81C color code is #FFB81C. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ffb81c.

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#FFB81C Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFB81C is 0.5562. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.73:1 against white and 12.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFB81C on white1.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFB81C on black12.12:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFB81C1.73:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFB81C12.12:1AAA

#FFB81C — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFB81C?+
The hex code for #FFB81C is #FFB81C. In RGB it's rgb(255, 184, 28), and in HSL it's hsl(41, 100%, 55%).
What is the RGB value of #FFB81C?+
#FFB81C in RGB is (255, 184, 28). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 184, 28).
What is the CMYK value of #FFB81C?+
#FFB81C converts to CMYK(0%, 28%, 89%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFB81C.
Is #ffb81c a warm or cool color?+
#FFB81C (#FFB81C) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 41° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ffb81c belong to?+
#FFB81C belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 41°, 100%, 55% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ffb81c accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFB81C on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.73:1 — 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 #ffb81c?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFB81C (#FFB81C) is 14-0957 Sunflower, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFB81C in design

Practical guidance for using #ffb81c (#FFB81C) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFB81C (#FFB81C) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FFB81C (#FFB81C) 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

#FFB81C 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 — #ffb81c 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

#FFB81C 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 #FFB81C

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ffb81c (#FFB81C). Click through for the full brand color guide.

McDonald's#FFC72C · McDonald's YellowGoogle#FBBC05 · Google YellowSlack#ECB22E · Slack YellowMicrosoft#FFB900 · Microsoft YellowVisa#F7B600 · Visa Gold