#FFDB00

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #FFDB00

The hex code #FFDB00 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gold. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(255, 219, 0).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 100% yellow, and 0% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FFDB00
RGB255, 219, 0
HSL51.5°, 100.0%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 14%, 100%, 0%
HSV51.5°, 100.0%, 100.0%
LAB87.9, -3.9, 87.8
XYZ66.6, 71.9, 10.4
Decimal16767744

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.37:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.38:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.30:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.08:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FFDB00; }
.text-color { color: #FFDB00; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FFDB00; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700