Pastel Yellow color: hex code #FDFD96
Pastel Yellow has the hex code #FDFD96. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.2% red, 99.2% green and 58.8% blue (253, 253, 150).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 96% saturation and 79% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 41% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.67:1).
Pastel Yellow (#FDFD96) color codes
| HEX | #FDFD96 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(253, 253, 150) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.2%, 99.2%, 58.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 96%, 79%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 41%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 41%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.36, -14.32, 49.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.36, 51.23, 106.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(81.14, 93.337, 42.59) | |
| Decimal | 16645526 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pastel 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 #FDFD96 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FDFD96 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.67:1 | 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 #FDFD96 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff58eProtanopia
no red cones#fff99bDeuteranopia
no green cones#fff1e4Tritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fdfd96; }
.text { color: #fdfd96; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fdfd96; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(253 253 150 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fdfd96, #cafd96); }Similar colors
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See #FDFD96 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FDFD96?
- #FDFD96 is a light, vivid yellow known as Pastel Yellow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pastel Yellow?
- The RGB value is 253, 253, 150: 253 red, 253 green and 150 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pastel Yellow?
- The complementary color is #9696FD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FDFD96?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.67:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.