Royal Star color: hex code #FEDE4F
Royal Star has the hex code #FEDE4F. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 87.1% green and 31% blue (254, 222, 79).
Its hue angle is 49°, with 99% saturation and 65% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 69% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.78:1).
Royal Star (#FEDE4F) color codes
| HEX | #FEDE4F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 222, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 87.1%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(49, 99%, 65%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(49, 69%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 69%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.87, -3.92, 70.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.87, 71.04, 93.17) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.409, 73.881, 18.053) | |
| Decimal | 16703055 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Royal 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 #FEDE4F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.78:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEDE4F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.78:1 | 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 #FEDE4F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f4d93bProtanopia
no red cones#fce457Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffcdc1Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fede4f; }
.text { color: #fede4f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fede4f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 222 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fede4f, #c6fe4f); }Similar colors
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See #FEDE4F on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FEDE4F?
- #FEDE4F is a light, vivid yellow known as Royal Star. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Royal Star?
- The RGB value is 254, 222, 79: 254 red, 222 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Royal Star?
- The complementary color is #4F6FFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEDE4F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.78:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.