#F0C800 Hex Color
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This high-energy, golden yellow brings immediate attention to any layout. Because #f0c800 is so saturated, it works best as a small 10% accent rather than a background color, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or navy blue for a high-contrast, modern aesthetic. Since it offers excellent readability, black text remains perfectly legible against this hex code.
Questions about #f0c800
What is #f0c800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0c800 is rgb(240, 200, 0), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
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Is #f0c800 readable on white or black?
#f0c800 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.96:1 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.