#F0D040 Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #f0d040 is a saturated yellow with a clean golden cast and a lightly sparkling feel. Its high lightness brings enthusiasm and optimism to sale graphics, budget messaging, and construction accents. The hex code is #f0d040. Use it as a bold supporting tone, since black text remains highly readable for accessible labels and body copy.
Questions about #f0d040
What is #f0d040 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0d040 is rgb(240, 208, 64), in HSL hsl(49, 85%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 73%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0d040?
#f0d040 pairs well with charcoal, navy, and muted burgundy because their darker, restrained values balance its high lightness and saturation while giving layouts stronger contrast and keeping the yellow from dominating every element.
Is #f0d040 readable on white or black?
#f0d040 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.80:1 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.