#F0C74B Hex Color
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Sale tags and construction signage often reach for this glowing yellow. #f0c74b is warm and fairly saturated, with an amber undertone that softens its sparkle. Its brightness works best in small doses, so treat it as an accent rather than a full background. It flatters deep plum and navy, and black text on it hits 13:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #f0c74b
What is #f0c74b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0c74b is rgb(240, 199, 75), in HSL hsl(45, 85%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 69%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0c74b?
Deep plum and navy make #f0c74b glow brighter through contrast, while charcoal grounds it in UI work. For a softer palette, try warm cream or terracotta instead of pure white.
Is #f0c74b readable on white or black?
#f0c74b has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.97:1 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.