#F0F989 Hex Color

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High-visibility yellow #f0f989 carries a bright, luminous energy that demands attention without feeling aggressive. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it works well for UI alerts or call to action buttons where clarity is required. Use this shade as a small accent to cut through neutral palettes, as its intensity can become overwhelming if applied across large backgrounds. The hex code for this color is #f0f989.

Questions about #f0f989

What is #f0f989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0f989 is rgb(240, 249, 137), in HSL hsl(65, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 45%, 2%.
Does #f0f989 look better with warm or cool colors?
This shade leans very warm and energetic, so it pairs effectively with cool, grounding tones like navy or slate to create a balanced, high-contrast aesthetic. Using it alongside other warm colors can quickly overwhelm a design and cause eye strain.
Is #f0f989 readable on white or black?
#f0f989 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.61:1 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.