#F2D179 Hex Color
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Not a sharp lemon, #f2d179 is a mellow pastel yellow with buttery warmth. The hex code reads soft and friendly, which suits spring themes, baby products, and sale banners. Its high lightness keeps large layouts airy, but it can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with dusty teal or deep plum for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA easily at about 14.2:1.
Questions about #f2d179
What is #f2d179 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2d179 is rgb(242, 209, 121), in HSL hsl(44, 82%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 50%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2d179?
Dusty teal, deep plum, and terracotta bring out its warmth without clashing. For a softer palette, try muted sage or warm charcoal.
Is #f2d179 readable on white or black?
#f2d179 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.17:1 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.