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#FFFF00 color code is #FFFF00. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ffff00.

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#FFFF00 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFFF00 is 0.9278. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.07:1 against white and 19.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFFF00 on white1.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFFF00 on black19.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFFF001.07:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFFF0019.56:1AAA

#FFFF00 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFFF00?+
The hex code for #FFFF00 is #FFFF00. In RGB it's rgb(255, 255, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #FFFF00?+
#FFFF00 in RGB is (255, 255, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 255, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #FFFF00?+
#FFFF00 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFFF00.
Is #ffff00 a warm or cool color?+
#FFFF00 (#FFFF00) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ffff00 belong to?+
#FFFF00 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 100%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ffff00 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFFF00 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.07:1 — 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 #ffff00?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFFF00 (#FFFF00) is 15-0546 Chartreuse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFFF00 in design

Practical guidance for using #ffff00 (#FFFF00) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFFF00 (#FFFF00) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 19.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FFFF00 (#FFFF00) 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

#FFFF00 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#FFFF00 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 #FFFF00

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ffff00 (#FFFF00). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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