#F3DB04 Hex Color
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#f3db04 is a high-saturation yellow that commands immediate attention. This neon-adjacent tone is far too intense for large backgrounds, but it shines as an accent color for sale banners or UI alerts. Because black text offers excellent contrast against it, you can safely use it for small, readable details. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal grays to ground its manic energy.
Questions about #f3db04
What is #f3db04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3db04 is rgb(243, 219, 4), in HSL hsl(54, 97%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 98%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f3db04?
Because of its intense energy, #f3db04 requires deep, neutral anchors to remain balanced. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep slate, which ground the brightness and ensure the yellow text or elements remain readable without straining the eyes.
Can #f3db04 be used for text on a white background?
Using #f3db04 for text on a white background is generally discouraged because it fails most accessibility standards for contrast. It works much better as a high-visibility accent color on dark surfaces or as a graphical element against deep backgrounds.
Is #f3db04 readable on white or black?
#f3db04 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.94:1 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.