#F0E276 Hex Color
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#f0e276 is a mellow yellow with a soft, glowing warmth. The hex code sits light and moderately saturated, so it feels fresh without going neon. Black text on it reaches about 15.8:1 contrast, well past AA, making it a safe background for sale banners and budget branding. It flatters slate blue better than plain white, which can wash it out.
Questions about #f0e276
What is #f0e276 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0e276 is rgb(240, 226, 118), in HSL hsl(53, 80%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 51%, 6%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f0e276?
Slate blue and charcoal deepen #f0e276 without fighting its warmth, while terracotta keeps the palette cozy and inviting. Plain white tends to wash it out, so darker partners work best.
Is #f0e276 readable on white or black?
#f0e276 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.84:1 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.