#F4C270 Hex Color
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Not the sharp orange of safety cones, #f4c270 is a mellow pastel with a soft, honeyed glow. Its high lightness and gentle saturation make it a friendly base for spring themes, food packaging, and youth brands. Black text on this hex code reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. Pair it with deep teal instead of white for a richer look.
Questions about #f4c270
What is #f4c270 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4c270 is rgb(244, 194, 112), in HSL hsl(37, 86%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 54%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f4c270?
Deep teal and navy make #f4c270 feel richer than pairing it with plain white. For softer layouts, muted sage or warm gray work as supporting tones.
Is #f4c270 readable on white or black?
#f4c270 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.79:1 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.