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McDonald's Brand Colors

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McDonald's is the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain, recognized by its Golden Arches logo in over 100 countries.

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Recorded here is the official McDonald's palette: McDonald's Red (#DA291C) and McDonald's Gold (#FFC72C). McDonald's Red alone reaches the 4.5:1 threshold WCAG AA applies to normal-size body text on a white background, measuring 4.87:1; the other is limited to fills, large text, and non-text elements.

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McDonald's Color Palette

McDonald's uses 2 official colors in its brand identity.

McDonald's Red

#DA291C
HEX #DA291C
RGB 218, 41, 28
HSL 4.1°, 77.2%, 48.2%
On white 4.87:1
On black 4.32:1
As text on white AA

McDonald's Gold

#FFC72C
HEX #FFC72C
RGB 255, 199, 44
HSL 44.1°, 100.0%, 58.6%
On white 1.56:1
On black 13.46:1
As text on white Fail

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the official McDonald's brand colors?
McDonald's uses 2 official brand colors in its visual identity. Each color on this page includes the exact HEX, RGB, and HSL values so you can reproduce them accurately in any design tool.
How do I use McDonald's brand colors in CSS?
Click the copy button next to any HEX code on this page to copy it to your clipboard. Then use it in CSS like: color: #HEX; or background-color: #HEX;.
Are these McDonald's colors official?
The color codes on this page are sourced from McDonald's's publicly available brand guidelines, press kits, and official resources. We strive to keep them accurate and up to date.
What color formats are available?
Each McDonald's brand color is shown in HEX, RGB, and HSL formats. Click on any color swatch to visit its detail page where you'll also find HSV, CMYK, and OKLCH values.
Can I use McDonald's brand colors in my project?
Brand colors are typically trademarked as part of a company's visual identity. You can reference them for educational, editorial, or interoperability purposes. For commercial use in a way that implies endorsement or affiliation, check McDonald's's brand guidelines.
What is the primary McDonald's color?
The primary McDonald's brand color is McDonald's Red (#DA291C). This is the first color listed in the brand palette and is typically the most recognizable.
How do I ensure color accuracy across devices?
HEX and RGB values render consistently in digital media (web, apps, screens). For print, convert to CMYK using the values on each color's detail page. Monitor calibration and color profiles can affect perception, so always proof on target devices.
Do McDonald's colors meet accessibility standards?
Accessibility depends on how colors are paired. Click any color to see its WCAG contrast ratios against white and black. Use our Contrast Checker to test any two McDonald's colors together.
How often are brand colors updated?
We periodically review and update brand color data. If McDonald's rebrands or publishes new guidelines, we update our records accordingly. If you spot an outdated color, feel free to let us know.
What other brands have similar colors?
Click on any McDonald's color to visit its detail page, which shows other brands that use the same or very similar hex values. You can also browse all brands on our Brands page.

Accessibility of the McDonald's palette

Of the 2 recorded colors, 1 reach the WCAG 2.1 AA ratio of 4.5:1 against a white background — the threshold normal-size body text must meet. Colors below that line are not failures of the palette: they remain valid as fills carrying white text, as large text at the 3:1 threshold, and as borders, icons, and other non-text elements, which SC 1.4.11 also holds to 3:1. A logotype set in such a color is exempt from the requirement entirely.

Reference: WCAG AA vs AAA contrast requirements compared · Contrast Checker

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