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#FFC808 color code is #FFC808. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ffc808.

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#FFC808 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFC808 is 0.6259. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.55:1 against white and 13.52:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFC808 on white1.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFC808 on black13.52:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFC8081.55:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFC80813.52:1AAA

#FFC808 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFC808?+
The hex code for #FFC808 is #FFC808. In RGB it's rgb(255, 200, 8), and in HSL it's hsl(47, 100%, 52%).
What is the RGB value of #FFC808?+
#FFC808 in RGB is (255, 200, 8). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 200, 8).
What is the CMYK value of #FFC808?+
#FFC808 converts to CMYK(0%, 22%, 97%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFC808.
Is #ffc808 a warm or cool color?+
#FFC808 (#FFC808) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 47° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ffc808 belong to?+
#FFC808 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 47°, 100%, 52% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ffc808 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFC808 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.55:1 — 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 #ffc808?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFC808 (#FFC808) is 810 C Pantone 810 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFC808 in design

Practical guidance for using #ffc808 (#FFC808) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFC808 (#FFC808) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.5:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FFC808 (#FFC808) 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

#FFC808 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 — #ffc808 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

#FFC808 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 #FFC808

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ffc808 (#FFC808). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Ferrari#FFCC00 · Ferrari YellowGoogle#FBBC05 · Google YellowMicrosoft#FFB900 · Microsoft YellowVisa#F7B600 · Visa GoldIKEA#FFDA1A · IKEA Yellow