#F2F098 Hex Color
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#f2f098 is a pastel, luminous yellow with low saturation and a warm, mellow cast. Its softness suggests youth, optimism, and gentle energy, making it useful for spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and friendly backgrounds. Use black text for strong readability, while charcoal or navy accents add structure without overpowering its lightness. The hex code is #f2f098.
Questions about #f2f098
What is #f2f098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2f098 is rgb(242, 240, 152), in HSL hsl(59, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 37%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2f098?
Is #f2f098 warm or cool?
#f2f098 reads as warm because its pale yellow base carries a gentle, creamy cast rather than a greenish one. Its low saturation keeps that warmth mellow, soft, and approachable instead of sharp or highly energetic.
Is #f2f098 readable on white or black?
#f2f098 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.69:1 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.