#FFCD57
Vivid Yellow
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About #FFCD57 Vivid Yellow
#FFCD57 is a vivid yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 255 red, 205 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 42°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 67%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
42°
Hue
100%
Saturation
67%
Lightness
Vivid Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FFCD57 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FFCD57 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FFCD57 on White
Contrast Ratio1.49:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FFCD57 on Black
Contrast Ratio14.12:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FFCD57 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFCD57 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 205, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 100%, 67%) |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 205, 87 |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 80.4%, 34.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 20%, 66%, 0% |
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