#F1C868 Hex Color
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#f1c868 is a mellow, pastel yellow with a soft golden glow. Its high lightness keeps it friendly and warm, though it can wash out next to white, so it works best as an accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text reads clearly on top at about 13.2:1, well past WCAG AA. The hex code #f1c868 suits spring themes and playful branding.
Questions about #f1c868
What is #f1c868 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1c868 is rgb(241, 200, 104), in HSL hsl(42, 83%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 57%, 5%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f1c868?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all give #f1c868 the contrast it needs, since it fades next to white. Use it as an accent, roughly 10 percent of a palette.
Is #f1c868 readable on white or black?
#f1c868 has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.20:1 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.