Superstar
Also known as: Confident Yellow, Plastic Cheese, USC Gold, Philippine Yellow
Superstar sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels bright and alert. Try it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.90:1 on black clears AA.
Superstar color codes
- HEX
- #FFCC11
- RGB
- rgb(255, 204, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 204, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 100%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 93%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 93%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(84.8 8.3 83.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.5% 0.175 90.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 3.8
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 1.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Superstar works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Superstar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Superstar by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.90:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Superstar background: #000000
Palettes featuring Superstar
Superstar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Superstar
Superstar triad
Similar colors
- Goldenrod#FDCB18 · ΔE 0.4
- Orangina#FEC615 · ΔE 2.0
- Bumblebee#FFC82A · ΔE 2.1
- Egg Toast#F2C911 · ΔE 2.7
- Saffron#F4C430 · ΔE 2.9
- Marigold#FCC006 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Superstar is closest to Icy Plains.
Superstar FAQs
What color is Superstar?
Superstar is a medium yellow with the hex code #FFCC11. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Superstar?
The hex code for Superstar is #FFCC11. In RGB it's rgb(255, 204, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 93%, 0%).
What colors go well with Superstar?
Superstar pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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