#F2E641 Hex Color
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Not a pastel, not butter. This fresh, glowing yellow sits at full saturation with enough lightness to feel mellow instead of harsh. Its hex code is #f2e641, and the color carries a spontaneous, upbeat energy that fits sale signs, budget graphics, and construction markings. Best as an accent or behind black type, which clears WCAG AA at 16.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #f2e641
What is #f2e641 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e641 is rgb(242, 230, 65), in HSL hsl(56, 87%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 73%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2e641?
Deep navy and charcoal give #f2e641 the strongest contrast, and a touch of burgundy keeps the mix from reading like a caution sign. Treat it as the 10 percent accent rather than the base.
Is #f2e641 readable on white or black?
#f2e641 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.17:1 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.