#F3C975 Hex Color
A mellow yellow with sunny warmth
#f3c975 is a warm, pastel yellow with soft orange undertones and mellow saturation. Its gentle brightness suggests youth, optimism, and fresh opportunity without feeling harsh. Use it as a cheerful UI or seasonal background, pairing it with charcoal, navy, or muted teal. Black text reads clearly at about 13.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #f3c975.
Questions about #f3c975
What is #f3c975 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3c975 is rgb(243, 201, 117), in HSL hsl(40, 84%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 52%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3c975?
Does #f3c975 look warm or cool?
#f3c975 reads as a warm color because its pastel yellow base carries soft orange undertones, while its mellow saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than sharp and supports a cheerful, youthful, approachable mood in backgrounds, illustrations, and seasonal design.
Is #f3c975 readable on white or black?
#f3c975 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.42:1 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.