#F2E14B Hex Color

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Hex color #f2e14b graphic
Bright, glowing yellow with a mellow edge. #f2e14b reads warm and energetic, yet its softened saturation keeps it from feeling harsh. Black text clears contrast checks on this hex code with room to spare, so it suits sale badges, signage, and calls to action. As a full background it can tire the eye, so treat it as an accent. It flatters deep navy and charcoal.

Questions about #f2e14b

What is #f2e14b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e14b is rgb(242, 225, 75), in HSL hsl(54, 87%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 69%, 5%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f2e14b?
Deep navy and charcoal make #f2e14b pop without clashing, while teal gives it a fresher, cooler balance. Skip large white pairings, where the yellow can wash out.
Is #f2e14b readable on white or black?
#f2e14b has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.64:1 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.