School Bus color: hex code #FFD800
School Bus has the hex code #FFD800. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 84.7% green and 0% blue (255, 216, 0).
Its hue angle is 51°, with 100% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 100% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.07:1).
School Bus (#FFD800) color codes
| HEX | #FFD800 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 216, 0) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 84.7%, 0%) | |
| HSL | hsl(51, 100%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(51, 100%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 100%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(87.18, -2.43, 87.31) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(87.18, 87.34, 91.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.8, 70.376, 10.118) | |
| Decimal | 16766976 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with School Bus, 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 #FFD800 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFD800 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.07:1 | 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 #FFD800 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f0d300Protanopia
no red cones#fae024Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc5b8Tritanopia
no blue cones#dadadaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffd800; }
.text { color: #ffd800; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffd800; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 216 0 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffd800, #a7ff00); }Similar colors
#ffd900Soviet Gold#ffd700Gold#fcd917Candlelight#ffda29Vibrant Yellow#ffd400Cyber Yellow#ffdd00Super Saiyan#fedb2dGolden Period#ffd300Yellow Tang
See #FFD800 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFD800?
- #FFD800 is a vivid yellow known as School Bus. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of School Bus?
- The RGB value is 255, 216, 0: 255 red, 216 green and 0 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of School Bus?
- The complementary color is #0027FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFD800?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.07:1 and white text 1.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.