Naples Yellow color: hex code #FADA5F
Naples Yellow has the hex code #FADA5F. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 85.5% green and 37.3% blue (250, 218, 95).
Its hue angle is 48°, with 94% saturation and 68% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 62% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.26:1).
Naples Yellow (#FADA5F) color codes
| HEX | #FADA5F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 218, 95) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 85.5%, 37.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(48, 94%, 68%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(48, 62%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 62%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.63, -2.65, 62.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.63, 63.03, 92.41) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(66.564, 71.296, 21.08) | |
| Decimal | 16439903 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Naples 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 #FADA5F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FADA5F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.38:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.26:1 | 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 #FADA5F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#efd651Protanopia
no red cones#f7e065Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffcbbfTritanopia
no blue cones#dcdcdcAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fada5f; }
.text { color: #fada5f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fada5f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 218 95 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fada5f, #ccfa5f); }Similar colors
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See #FADA5F on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FADA5F?
- #FADA5F is a light, vivid yellow known as Naples Yellow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Naples Yellow?
- The RGB value is 250, 218, 95: 250 red, 218 green and 95 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Naples Yellow?
- The complementary color is #5F7FFA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FADA5F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.26:1 and white text 1.38:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.