Sunglow is a
warm medium color with the hex code #FFC72C.
Also known as
"McDonald's Yellow"
by McDonald's
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 199, 44 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 83%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Sunglow
#FFC72C aka “McDonald's Yellow” by McDonald's
Sunglow color values
- HEX
- #FFC72C
- RGB
- 255, 199, 44
- HSL
- 44°, 100%, 59%
- CMYK
- 0, 22, 83, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sunglow sits at 44° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 59% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Sunglow is rendered as rgb(255, 199, 44), where the red channel dominates at 255, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Sunglow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 22M 83Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 22% magenta, 83% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as McDonald's Yellow.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Sunglow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FFC72C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 199, 44;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFC72C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 83%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 199, 44)
rgba(255, 199, 44, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Sunglow
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FFC72C?
#FFC72C is Sunglow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 255, 199, 44. It has a hue of 44°, 100%
saturation, and 59% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFC72C?
The RGB color code for #FFC72C is rgb(255, 199, 44). This means it contains 255 red,
199 green, and 44 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sunglow a warm or cool color?
Sunglow (#FFC72C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFC72C in CSS?
You can use #FFC72C in CSS with:
background-color: #FFC72C; or color: #FFC72C; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 199, 44). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 83%, 0%.