Golden Ticket color: hex code #F5CC23
Golden Ticket has the hex code #F5CC23. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 80% green and 13.7% blue (245, 204, 35).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 91% saturation and 55% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 17% magenta, 86% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.54:1).
Golden Ticket (#F5CC23) color codes
| HEX | #F5CC23 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 204, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 80%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 91%, 55%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 86%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 17%, 86%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.3, -0.15, 79.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.3, 79.31, 90.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.556, 62.723, 10.56) | |
| Decimal | 16108579 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Golden Ticket, 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 #F5CC23 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.54:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5CC23 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.54:1 | 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 #F5CC23 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e3c900Protanopia
no red cones#eed532Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffbaafTritanopia
no blue cones#cfcfcfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5cc23; }
.text { color: #f5cc23; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5cc23; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 204 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5cc23, #b5f523); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Saffron.
See #F5CC23 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5CC23?
- #F5CC23 is a vivid yellow known as Golden Ticket. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Golden Ticket?
- The RGB value is 245, 204, 35: 245 red, 204 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Golden Ticket?
- The complementary color is #234CF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5CC23?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.54:1 and white text 1.55:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.