Yellow is a medium, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFFF00, which equals rgb(255, 255, 0) in RGB and hsl(60, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFFF00 - RGB
255, 255, 0 - HSL
60°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 0, 100, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Yellow
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.56:1. Its complementary color is #0000FF.
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Yellow color codes
| HEX | #FFFF00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 255, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 60°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16776960 |
Shades and tints of Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFFD5 - 100
#FFFFAA - 200
#FFFF80 - 300
#FFFF55 - 400
#FFFF2B - 500
#FFFF00 - 600
#D5D500 - 700
#AAAA00 - 800
#808000 - 900
#555500 - 950
#2B2B00
Color harmonies for Yellow
- Complementary
#0000FF≈ Pure Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#FF8000≈ Dark Orange - Analogous +30°
#80FF00≈ Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#00FFFF≈ Pure Teal - Triadic +240°
#FF00FF≈ Pure Fuchsia - Split 150°
#0080FF≈ Azure Blue - Split 210°
#8000FF≈ Pure Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Yellow | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Yellow | Aa | 19.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Yellow
background-color: #FFFF00;color: #FFFF00;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);background-color: hsl(60, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-yellow: #FFFF00; }class="bg-[#FFFF00]"Colors similar to Yellow
- Lemon
#FFF700 - Pure Citron
#E6FF00 - Pure Gold
#FFE500 - Citron
#DFFF00 - Medium Light Yellow
#FFFF29 - Medium Light Citron
#EAFF29 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Bright Yellow
#E5E619 - Gold
#FFD700 - Pure Lime
#CCFF00 - Medium Light Lime
#D4FF29 - Bright Citron
#D1E619
More yellow shades
- Light Yellow
#FFFFE0 - Cornsilk
#FFF8DC - Dark Khaki
#BDB76B - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Olive
#808000 - Pale Goldenrod
#EEE8AA - Sage
#B2AC88 - Mustard
#FFDB58 - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Brass
#B5A642 - Citron
#DFFF00
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Yellow?
The HEX code for Yellow is #FFFF00.
What is the RGB value of Yellow?
Yellow has an RGB value of 255, 255, 0 (rgb(255, 255, 0)). In HSL it is 60°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Yellow?
Use black text on Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 and black text has 19.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Yellow?
The complementary color of Yellow is #0000FF. Analogous colors #FF8000 and #80FF00 also pair well.