#F2C04B Hex Color
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Somewhere between mustard and golden syrup, this yellow glows without shouting. #f2c04b carries real saturation, so it works best as an accent: sale badges, buttons, construction signage. It flatters deep navy for a rich, warm contrast, and black text on it hits about 12.4:1, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #f2c04b
What is #f2c04b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2c04b is rgb(242, 192, 75), in HSL hsl(42, 87%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 69%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2c04b?
Deep navy is the strongest partner for #f2c04b, giving it a rich, classic contrast. It also holds up next to charcoal for a more modern, graphic look.
Is #f2c04b readable on white or black?
#f2c04b has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.41:1 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.