#F2DE07 Hex Color
An electric and high-energy neon yellow
This intense, neon-leaning yellow feels immediate and high-energy. Because of its extreme brightness, #f2de07 works best as a small 10% accent rather than a background color, where it can quickly overwhelm the eye. It pairs well with deep charcoals and navy for sharp, legible contrast. With black text, the hex code #f2de07 offers excellent accessibility for critical call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #f2de07
What is #f2de07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2de07 is rgb(242, 222, 7), in HSL hsl(55, 94%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 97%, 5%.
How should I use #f2de07 in a professional design?
Apply #f2de07 sparingly, ideally for small elements like call-to-action buttons or highlights. Because this neon yellow is extremely bright, using it for backgrounds often overwhelms the viewer, so keep it to roughly 10% of your total layout for balance.
What colors pair best with #f2de07?
Is #f2de07 readable on white or black?
#f2de07 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.22:1 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.