#F0B913 Hex Color
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#f0b913 is a high-energy, golden yellow that demands attention. Because it is highly saturated, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background color. Pair this shade with dark navy or charcoal gray to create a crisp, readable contrast. The hex code for this spirited yellow is #f0b913, which offers excellent readability when used with black text.
Questions about #f0b913
What is #f0b913 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0b913 is rgb(240, 185, 19), in HSL hsl(45, 88%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 92%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0b913?
Is #f0b913 suitable for large backgrounds?
This shade of yellow is generally too intense for large backgrounds and can cause eye strain. It works most effectively as a targeted accent color for buttons, icons, or attention-grabbing typography when paired with a dark neutral text color.
Is #f0b913 readable on white or black?
#f0b913 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.