#F0B948 Hex Color
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This warm, golden yellow sits between sunflower and amber. Hex code #f0b948 reads as an energetic accent that grabs attention for sales or call-to-action buttons. It lacks the neon edge of pure primaries, which makes it easier to pair with deep charcoal grays. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works well for UI elements that require high readability and impact.
Questions about #f0b948
What is #f0b948 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0b948 is rgb(240, 185, 72), in HSL hsl(40, 85%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 70%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0b948?
The energetic nature of #f0b948 pairs beautifully with deep, neutral earth tones like charcoal or navy to ground the vibrancy. For a more adventurous palette, try balancing this warm amber against complementary shades of deep violet or cooling teal.
Is #f0b948 readable on white or black?
#f0b948 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.73:1 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.