#FEC301

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEC301?

RGB(254, 195, 1), HSL(46,0, 99,2%, 50,0%), CMYK(0,0%, 23,2%, 99,6%, 0,4%).

Q: Does #FEC301 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1,61:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FEC301 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 254, 195, 1, in HSL 46.0°, 99.2%, 50.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 23.2%, 99.6%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is goldenrod 1.

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Valeurs de couleur

HEX

#FEC301

RGB

254, 195, 1

HSL

46,0, 99,2%, 50,0%

HSV

46,0, 99,6%, 99,6%

CMYK

0,0%, 23,2%, 99,6%, 0,4%

OKLCH

0,8469 0,1732 86,4

Propriétés

Chaud Clair Le plus proche : goldenrod 1

Psychologie des couleurs

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.