#F3C43D Hex Color
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#f3c43d is a bright, saturated yellow that demands attention. Because it is highly visible, this shade works best as a punchy 10% accent in UI design or marketing graphics rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or navy text, providing excellent readability. The hex code for this warm, energetic yellow is #f3c43d.
Questions about #f3c43d
What is #f3c43d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3c43d is rgb(243, 196, 61), in HSL hsl(45, 88%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 75%, 5%.
Is #f3c43d suitable for large backgrounds in UI design?
Avoid using #f3c43d as a full-page background because its high saturation can quickly cause eye fatigue for users. It works significantly better as a deliberate, small-scale accent to highlight buttons or call-to-action elements.
Is #f3c43d readable on white or black?
#f3c43d has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.