Color #FBD498 Color / Colour Code #FBD498
This page shows the hex color code for color #fbd498 (#FBD498). The colour is a orange tone with 93% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FBD498 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FBD498 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 6, 36, and 66 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 36, 156, and 276 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FBD498
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 36 and saturation at 93%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 36 to 81 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 36 with its complement at 216 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FBD498
Lightness variations at hue 36 and 93% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FBD498
Design Use Cases for #FBD498
High-Impact Accent
With 93% saturation, #FBD498 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#FBD498 at 79% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FBD498 sits in the orange range (hue 36). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FBD498 (hue 36) to its complement at hue 216. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 66. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbd498, #98bffb);
CSS Code for #FBD498
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About Color #FBD498 (#FBD498)
#FBD498 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 251 red, 212 green, and 152 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 36 degrees with 93% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FBD498 is 217/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 39% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FBD498 against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 14.97:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.97:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #98BFFB creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FBD498. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FBA298 and #F1FB98, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FBD498
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FBD498?
- #FBD498 is Color #FBD498, a orange color (colour) with RGB(251, 212, 152), HSL(36, 93%, 79%), and CMYK(0%, 16%, 39%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 217/255.
- Is #FBD498 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FBD498 has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.97:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FBD498?
- The complementary colour is #98BFFB (hue 216). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FBA298 and #F1FB98. The triadic palette adds #98FBD3 and #D398FB for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FBD498 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fbd498; or rgb(251, 212, 152); or hsl(36, 93%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 36 93% 79%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.