#F2E98A Hex Color
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The hex code #f2e98a produces a pastel yellow with high lightness, mellow saturation, and a warm, lightly green undertone. Its softness suggests youth and optimism without the sharp energy of vivid yellow. Use it for spring backgrounds or cheerful accents, with black text for strong readability. It meets WCAG AA for body text at about 16.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #f2e98a
What is #f2e98a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2e98a is rgb(242, 233, 138), in HSL hsl(55, 80%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 43%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2e98a?
#f2e98a pairs well with navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta, because these darker or earthier tones give its pale warmth enough weight and keep a spring-focused palette from feeling overly sweet. Use navy for text or structure, charcoal for softer contrast, and terracotta as a small accent.
Is #f2e98a readable on white or black?
#f2e98a has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.79:1 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.