#F1E576 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Bright and light without being harsh, this mellow yellow carries a warm, sunny glow. #f1e576 works best as a background behind dark text or as a bold accent in sale and event graphics. Next to white it can wash out, so pair it with deeper tones. Black text on #f1e576 reaches a 16.2:1 contrast ratio, well above WCAG AA.
Questions about #f1e576
What is #f1e576 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1e576 is rgb(241, 229, 118), in HSL hsl(54, 81%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 51%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1e576?
Deep colors like charcoal and navy ground this light yellow and keep it from washing out next to white. A plum or deep teal accent also reads well against it.
Is #f1e576 readable on white or black?
#f1e576 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.20:1 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.