#F4C01E Hex Color
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#f4c01e is a high-energy yellow that demands attention, making it an ideal choice for call-to-action buttons or small design accents. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or black text, which offers excellent readability at a 12.4:1 contrast ratio. Because this hex code is so saturated, avoid using it for large background blocks to prevent visual fatigue. Keep it to a 10% accent.
Questions about #f4c01e
What is #f4c01e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4c01e is rgb(244, 192, 30), in HSL hsl(45, 91%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 88%, 4%.
How should I use #f4c01e in a design layout?
Limit #f4c01e to about 10% of your total design palette because its high saturation can quickly cause visual fatigue. It performs best as a call-to-action button or a small, intentional accent that creates a sharp focal point against neutral backgrounds.
Is #f4c01e readable on white or black?
#f4c01e has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.40:1 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.