#F2EF3A Hex Color
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Closer to a highlighter pen than a lemon rind, #f2ef3a is a luminous yellow with a neon kick and a mellow warmth underneath. Its high saturation demands attention, which suits sale tags, budget offers, and construction-style signage. Use it as a small accent or on large type, since a full screen of it can overwhelm. Black text on the hex code #f2ef3a hits about 17.2:1 contrast, so small print stays readable.
Questions about #f2ef3a
What is #f2ef3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2ef3a is rgb(242, 239, 58), in HSL hsl(59, 88%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 76%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2ef3a?
Pair #f2ef3a with charcoal or near-black for strong contrast that keeps its neon edge from shouting. Deep navy also works, warming up against this yellow's citrus tone.
Is #f2ef3a a warm or cool yellow?
It reads warm. The hue sits near pure yellow with only a slight green lean, and its very high lightness and saturation give it a bright, sunny glow rather than a chartreuse chill.
Is #f2ef3a readable on white or black?
#f2ef3a has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.18:1 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.