Exploding Star color: hex code #FED83A
Exploding Star has the hex code #FED83A. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 84.7% green and 22.7% blue (254, 216, 58).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 99% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 77% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.1:1).
Exploding Star (#FED83A) color codes
| HEX | #FED83A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 216, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 84.7%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 99%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 77%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 77%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.24, -1.79, 76.76) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.24, 76.78, 91.33) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.196, 70.492, 14.122) | |
| Decimal | 16701498 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Exploding Star, 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 #FED83A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FED83A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.1:1 | 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 #FED83A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efd415Protanopia
no red cones#f9df45Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc6baTritanopia
no blue cones#dbdbdbAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fed83a; }
.text { color: #fed83a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fed83a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 216 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fed83a, #c2fe3a); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Gold.
See #FED83A on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FED83A?
- #FED83A is a vivid yellow known as Exploding Star. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Exploding Star?
- The RGB value is 254, 216, 58: 254 red, 216 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Exploding Star?
- The complementary color is #3A60FE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FED83A?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.1:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.