analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FFD500 — Gold
#FFD500 is a mid-tone saturated yellow sitting at 50° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#ffd500
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Tints and shades of #FFD500
- fffcf0
- fff5c1
- ffed92
- ffe563
- ffdd34
- ffd505
- d5b200
- a68b00
- 776300
- 483c00
- 191500
Color schemes using #FFD500
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FFD500 FAQ
What color is #FFD500?
#FFD500 is a shade of gold in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FFD500?
#FFD500 is rgb(255, 213, 0) in RGB, hsl(50, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FFD500?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.77:1.
What colors go well with #FFD500?
Its direct complement is #002AFF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #00AAFF and #5500FF gives you contrast without the vibration.