#F0C079 Hex Color
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A mellow, unsaturated orange, #f0c079 functions perfectly as a gentle background color. Its soft chroma creates a readable surface, especially when paired with high-contrast black text. Use this hex code for spring-themed branding or baby products where friendliness matters. Try pairing it with dark slate blue instead of standard white to give your design a modern, balanced look that avoids feeling too washed out.
Questions about #f0c079
What is #f0c079 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0c079 is rgb(240, 192, 121), in HSL hsl(36, 80%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 50%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0c079?
Is #f0c079 readable on white or black?
#f0c079 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.52:1 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.