What is the hex code for Yellow?

The hex code for Yellow is #FFFF00. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(60, 100%, 50%).

What RGB values make Yellow?

Yellow is 255 red, 255 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(255, 255, 0).

Yellow scores 1.07:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: yellow directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFFF00.

#FFFF00

Yellow is a yellow tone at #FFFF00. It sits at 60 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Yellow with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFFFCC

Tint 60%

#FFFF99

Tint 40%

#FFFF66

Tint 20%

#FFFF33

Base

#FFFF00

Shade 20%

#CCCC00

Shade 40%

#999900

Shade 60%

#666600

Shade 80%

#333300

On white

Sample text

1.07:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

19.56:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Yellow?: The hex code for Yellow is #FFFF00. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(60, 100%, 50%).
What RGB values make Yellow?: Yellow is 255 red, 255 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(255, 255, 0).
Is Yellow readable as text on a white background?: Yellow scores 1.07:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Yellow a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: yellow directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFFF00.