Google Yellow colour (#FBBC05)
Google Yellow is medium a yellow with hex code #FBBC05, the primary brand colour as commonly published in the brand’s guidelines. In RGB it is 251, 188, 5; in HSL 45°, 97%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Google Yellow colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Google Yellow in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FBBC05 |
| RGB | rgb(251, 188, 5) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.984, 0.737, 0.020 |
| HSL | hsl(45, 97%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 25%, 98%, 2% |
Shades and tints of Google Yellow
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fef2cd | #fde59b | #fdd868 | #fcca36 | #fbbd04 | #c99703 | #977202 | #644c02 | #322601 |
Colours that go with Google Yellow
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #0442fb | |
| Triadic | #04fbbd | #bd04fb |
| Analogous | #bdfb04 | #fb4204 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| orange | #ffa500 | very close |
| gold | #ffd700 | very close |
| darkorange | #ff8c00 | close |
| goldenrod | #daa520 | close |
| yellow | #ffff00 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Google Yellow against white is 1.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 12.3:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Google Yellow background rather than white.
Brand colours are the commonly published primary values and may be updated by the brand; check the official brand guidelines before print use. Trademarks belong to their owners.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Google Yellow?
#FBBC05.
What is Google Yellow in RGB?
rgb(251, 188, 5).
What colour is complementary to Google Yellow?
#0442fb, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.