#F0D661 Hex Color
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Bright and sunny, #f0d661 acts as a high-visibility accent rather than a base color. Its strong yellow saturation draws immediate attention, making it effective for call-to-action buttons or promotional graphics. Because black text maintains a high contrast ratio against this hex code, it remains legible at most sizes. Pair it with deep charcoals or dark teals to ground the intensity and prevent it from feeling overwhelming.
Questions about #f0d661
What is #f0d661 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0d661 is rgb(240, 214, 97), in HSL hsl(49, 83%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 60%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f0d661 to keep it grounded?
Is #f0d661 readable on white or black?
#f0d661 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.