#FFE261
Vivid Yellow
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About #FFE261 Vivid Yellow
#FFE261 is a vivid yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 255 red, 226 green, and 97 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 49°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 69%.
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
49°
Hue
100%
Saturation
69%
Lightness
Vivid Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FFE261 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FFE261 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FFE261 on White
Contrast Ratio1.29:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FFE261 on Black
Contrast Ratio16.3:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FFE261 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFE261 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 226, 97) |
| HSL | hsl(49, 100%, 69%) |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 226, 97 |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 88.6%, 38.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 62%, 0% |
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