#F0D579 Hex Color
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#f0d579 is a pale, buttery yellow with a soft, cheerful energy. Because this color has high lightness, black text stands out against it with excellent readability, providing a strong 14.5:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code as a background for friendly, youth-oriented branding or as a bright accent against deep charcoal gray to create a modern, high-contrast look.
Questions about #f0d579
What is #f0d579 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0d579 is rgb(240, 213, 121), in HSL hsl(46, 80%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 50%, 6%.
Does #f0d579 work well for website body text?
No, this yellow is primarily intended for backgrounds or decorative accents because it lacks the necessary contrast for body text. When using #f0d579 as a background, standard black text provides the best readability, maintaining a high contrast ratio for accessible design.
What colors pair naturally with #f0d579?
Is #f0d579 readable on white or black?
#f0d579 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.49:1 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.