#F0D38E Hex Color
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A mellow pastel yellow with a warm, faintly golden undertone. #f0d38e has low saturation and high lightness, so it glows gently instead of shouting, which suits spring themes, baby products, and sale banners. It works best as a large background or base layer; against white it can wash out, so give it darker neighbors like navy or terracotta. Black text sits comfortably on top at about 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0d38e
What is #f0d38e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0d38e is rgb(240, 211, 142), in HSL hsl(42, 77%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 41%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0d38e?
Darker, cooler tones balance this pale yellow best. Try navy for a crisp, classic pairing or terracotta for something warmer and earthier. Both keep #f0d38e from washing out next to white surfaces.
What mood does #f0d38e convey?
Gentle warmth and lighthearted optimism. The high lightness and muted saturation read as soft and approachable rather than bold, which is why it fits youth brands, spring campaigns, and friendly promotional material.
Is #f0d38e readable on white or black?
#f0d38e has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.41:1 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.