#F3C057 Hex Color
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#f3c057 is a warm, moderately saturated yellow with golden undertones and a mellow glow. Its fresh, upbeat character suits sale graphics, budget messaging, construction accents, and opportunity-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent rather than a full background. The hex code #f3c057 also supports clear black text at about 12.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #f3c057
What is #f3c057 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3c057 is rgb(243, 192, 87), in HSL hsl(40, 87%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 64%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3c057?
#f3c057 pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, and muted teal because those darker, cooler tones balance its warm golden lightness. Use it for badges or highlights, then anchor layouts with dark neutrals instead of competing bright hues.
Is #f3c057 readable on white or black?
#f3c057 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.48:1 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.