#F2C215 Hex Color
A high-intensity golden yellow that demands attention
This bright, high-saturation yellow carries a warm, golden undertone that commands attention. Because it is so intense, #f2c215 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large background fill. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy for high-contrast branding. The hex code #f2c215 provides excellent readability with black text, making it a functional choice for alerts or buttons.
Questions about #f2c215
What is #f2c215 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2c215 is rgb(242, 194, 21), in HSL hsl(47, 89%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 91%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f2c215?
Is #f2c215 readable on white or black?
#f2c215 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.50:1 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.