#F2E640 Hex Color
A high-energy, electric neon yellow
This neon yellow radiates high-energy, sparkling intensity. The hex code #f2e640 is best used sparingly as a 10% accent for buttons or sale highlights, as its saturation can overwhelm large backgrounds. It creates a crisp, accessible contrast with black text for optimal readability. For a balanced design, pair this bright tone with deep charcoal or midnight blue to ground its glowing, spontaneous nature.
Questions about #f2e640
What is #f2e640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e640 is rgb(242, 230, 64), in HSL hsl(56, 87%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 74%, 5%.
What colors pair well with the neon yellow #f2e640?
Use deep, neutral tones like charcoal or midnight blue to ground the intense, spontaneous nature of #f2e640. These dark backgrounds provide the necessary contrast to prevent the yellow from vibrating while keeping the design clean and accessible.
Is #f2e640 suitable for large blocks of text?
Avoid using #f2e640 for body text or large background areas because its high saturation quickly causes eye fatigue. It performs best as a strategic 10% accent for UI elements like buttons, sale callouts, or critical alerts.
Is #f2e640 readable on white or black?
#f2e640 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.16:1 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.