#F3C312 Hex Color

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Sale banners and safety signs reach for this yellow first. #f3c312 is a saturated golden yellow, warm and glowing, with enough punch to read almost neon. Best used as an accent or in the 10 percent of a palette, since full backgrounds can tire the eye. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at 12.6:1. The hex code for this shade is #f3c312.

Questions about #f3c312

What is #f3c312 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3c312 is rgb(243, 195, 18), in HSL hsl(47, 90%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 93%, 5%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f3c312?
Deep navy and charcoal pair well with #f3c312, muting its intensity so the yellow pops. Burgundy works too, giving the palette a warmer, retro feel.
Is #f3c312 readable on white or black?
#f3c312 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.