Yellow Color — #FFFF00: Codes, Palettes & Contrast
Yellow (#FFFF00) color codes in RGB, HSL, and OKLCH, the most readable text color on it, WCAG contrast ratios against white and black, and matching color palettes.
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Yellow color codes
| HEX | #FFFF00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 255, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 50%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.968 0.211 109.8) |
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Readable text on Yellow
Black text (#000000) has the higher contrast against this background: 19.56:1.
| Text color | Ratio | Normal text AA | Normal text AAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 19.56:1 | Pass | Pass |
| White | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
Normal text requires at least 4.5:1 for WCAG AA and 7:1 for AAA. Check another combination.