#F0C518 Hex Color
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Bright yellow with a glowing, golden edge. #f0c518 is highly saturated and light, so it works best as an accent on dark palettes rather than a full background, where it can tire the eye. Its bold energy suits sale banners, badges, and construction signage, and the hex code holds strong contrast behind black text.
Questions about #f0c518
What is #f0c518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0c518 is rgb(240, 197, 24), in HSL hsl(48, 88%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 90%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0c518?
Pair #f0c518 with charcoal or navy for strong contrast, or with deep teal for a fresher, less expected mix. Use it sparingly as an accent, since its high saturation dominates larger areas.
Is #f0c518 readable on white or black?
#f0c518 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.70:1 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.