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#FFFF99 color code is #FFFF99. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ffff99.

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#FFFF99 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFFF99 is 0.9508. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.05:1 against white and 20.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFFF99 on white1.05:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFFF99 on black20.02:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFFF991.05:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFFF9920.02:1AAA

#FFFF99 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFFF99?+
The hex code for #FFFF99 is #FFFF99. In RGB it's rgb(255, 255, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(60, 100%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FFFF99?+
#FFFF99 in RGB is (255, 255, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 255, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #FFFF99?+
#FFFF99 converts to CMYK(0%, 0%, 40%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFFF99.
Is #ffff99 a warm or cool color?+
#FFFF99 (#FFFF99) 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 #ffff99 belong to?+
#FFFF99 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 60°, 100%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ffff99 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFFF99 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.05:1 — 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 #ffff99?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFFF99 (#FFFF99) is 12-0712 Butter, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFFF99 in design

Practical guidance for using #ffff99 (#FFFF99) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFFF99 (#FFFF99) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 20.0:1 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, #FFFF99 (#FFFF99) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#FFFF99 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#FFFF99 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.