Traffic Yellow color: hex code #FEDC39
Traffic Yellow has the hex code #FEDC39. It is a vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 99.6% red, 86.3% green and 22.4% blue (254, 220, 57).
Its hue angle is 50°, with 99% saturation and 61% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 78% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.51:1).
Traffic Yellow (#FEDC39) color codes
| HEX | #FEDC39 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(254, 220, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(99.6%, 86.3%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(50, 99%, 61%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(50, 78%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 78%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.24, -3.84, 77.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.24, 78.07, 92.82) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(67.208, 72.556, 14.335) | |
| Decimal | 16702521 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Traffic 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 #FEDC39 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.51:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FEDC39 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.51:1 | 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 #FEDC39 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3d70fProtanopia
no red cones#fce245Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffcbbeTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fedc39; }
.text { color: #fedc39; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fedc39; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(254 220 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fedc39, #befe39); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Gold.
See #FEDC39 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FEDC39?
- #FEDC39 is a vivid yellow known as Traffic Yellow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Traffic Yellow?
- The RGB value is 254, 220, 57: 254 red, 220 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Traffic Yellow?
- The complementary color is #395BFE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FEDC39?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.51:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.