goldenrod 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFC125?

RGB(255, 193, 37), HSL(42,9, 100,0%, 57,3%), CMYK(0,0%, 24,3%, 85,5%, 0,0%).

Q: Does #FFC125 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FFC125

X11 color

Overview

#FFC125 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 193, 37, in HSL 42.9°, 100.0%, 57.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 24.3%, 85.5%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is goldenrod 1.

Goldenrod 1 (#FFC125) is the brightest X11 goldenrod variant, a vivid, warm amber that pushes toward the brilliance of pure gold while retaining goldenrod's warmth. It has an energetic sunflower quality that makes it effective for positive accent applications, warm brand highlighting, and sunny seasonal campaigns.

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Valores de color

HEX

#FFC125

RGB

255, 193, 37

HSL

42,9, 100,0%, 57,3%

HSV

42,9, 85,5%, 100,0%

CMYK

0,0%, 24,3%, 85,5%, 0,0%

OKLCH

0,8449 0,166 83,8

Propiedades

Cálido Claro Más cercano: goldenrod 1

Psicología del color

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.