#FFE499
Light Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #FFE499 Light Yellow
#FFE499 is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 255 red, 228 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 44°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 80%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #FFE499 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
44°
Hue
100%
Saturation
80%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FFE499 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FFE499 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FFE499 on White
Contrast Ratio1.25:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FFE499 on Black
Contrast Ratio16.81:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FFE499 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFE499 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 228, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(44, 100%, 80%) |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 228, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 89.4%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 11%, 40%, 0% |
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