#F0E000 Hex Color
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High-energy and attention-grabbing, this neon yellow is an excellent choice for a 10% accent in promotional designs. It feels spontaneous and bright, but large blocks of it can overwhelm the eye. For the best legibility, pair this shade with deep black text to leverage its 15.4:1 contrast ratio. Designers use the hex code #f0e000 when they need a punchy, budget-friendly signal for sales or alerts.
Questions about #f0e000
What is #f0e000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e000 is rgb(240, 224, 0), in HSL hsl(56, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 100%, 6%.
How should I use #f0e000 in a design project?
#f0e000 acts best as a small, high-impact accent color rather than a primary background shade. Limit its use to 10 percent of your overall layout to maintain visual interest without overwhelming the viewer or causing eye strain.
Is #f0e000 readable on white or black?
#f0e000 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 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.