#F0CA53 Hex Color
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#f0ca53 is a bright, warm yellow with a high chroma that commands attention. Because it is highly legible, it works well as a call-to-action button or a small accent color rather than a large background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoals or other shades of orange. Use this hex code sparingly to maintain impact, as its intensity can become overwhelming across large interfaces.
Questions about #f0ca53
What is #f0ca53 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ca53 is rgb(240, 202, 83), in HSL hsl(45, 84%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 65%, 6%.
Why should I avoid using #f0ca53 as a background color?
Because #f0ca53 has such high chroma and intensity, covering large areas with it can quickly become overwhelming for users. It is much more effective when used sparingly for call-to-action buttons, icons, or specific design accents that need to stand out.
What colors complement #f0ca53?
Is #f0ca53 readable on white or black?
#f0ca53 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.27:1 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.