#F2BA0F Hex Color

A bold glow of golden energy

Hex color #f2ba0f graphic
The hex code #f2ba0f is a bright, highly saturated yellow with a warm, golden-orange undertone. Its energetic glow suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and bold calls to action. Use it as a 10% accent with charcoal or navy. Black text provides excellent contrast for accessible labels, buttons, and small body copy.

Questions about #f2ba0f

What is #f2ba0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2ba0f is rgb(242, 186, 15), in HSL hsl(45, 90%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 94%, 5%.
Which colors pair well with #f2ba0f?
#f2ba0f pairs well with navy and charcoal, which temper its warm, high-energy brightness and create clear contrast. Use the yellow as a small accent for buttons, highlights, sale graphics, or warning-style visual cues.
Is #f2ba0f readable on white or black?
#f2ba0f has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.