Delayed Yellow color: hex code #FDF901
Delayed Yellow has the hex code #FDF901. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 97.6% green and 0.4% blue (253, 249, 1).
Its hue angle is 59°, with 99% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 100% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.73:1).
Delayed Yellow (#FDF901) color codes
| HEX | #FDF901 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 249, 1) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 97.6%, 0.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(59, 99%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(59, 100%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 100%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.43, -19.51, 93.09) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.43, 95.11, 101.84) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(74.392, 88.639, 13.219) | |
| Decimal | 16644353 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Delayed Yellow, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FDF901 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDF901 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.12:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.73:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FDF901 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffee00Protanopia
no red cones#fff530Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffe8d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f2f2f2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdf901; }
.text { color: #fdf901; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdf901; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 249 1 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdf901, #83fd01); }Similar colors
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See #FDF901 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FDF901?
- #FDF901 is a vivid yellow known as Delayed Yellow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Delayed Yellow?
- The RGB value is 253, 249, 1: 253 red, 249 green and 1 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Delayed Yellow?
- The complementary color is #0105FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDF901?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.73:1 and white text 1.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.