#F0C600 Hex Color
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#f0c600 is a high-saturation, warm yellow that commands attention with its intense, glowing quality. Because it is so bright, it functions best as a small, high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoals or navy blues to anchor its energy. The hex code #f0c600 offers excellent contrast with black text, making it a reliable choice for readable, eye-catching labels.
Questions about #f0c600
What is #f0c600 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0c600 is rgb(240, 198, 0), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 6%.
Is #f0c600 suitable for large background areas?
It is generally not recommended to use #f0c600 for large backgrounds because its high saturation can cause eye fatigue and overwhelm the viewer. Reserve this intensity for call-to-action buttons, small icons, or important status labels to keep the interface balanced.
Is #f0c600 readable on white or black?
#f0c600 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.