#F5B835 Hex Color
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#f5b835 is a glowing golden yellow with high saturation and a warm, mellow edge. It reads energetic without turning harsh, which suits sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage. Black text sits clearly on top at about 11.8:1 contrast, so it works behind small body copy. Use it as a 10% accent with navy or charcoal; it can overwhelm at full coverage.
Questions about #f5b835
What is #f5b835 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5b835 is rgb(245, 184, 53), in HSL hsl(41, 91%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 78%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5b835?
#f5b835 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and dark teal, which calm its glow while keeping the warmth. For a bolder look, try burgundy or plum as a supporting tone.
Is #f5b835 readable on white or black?
#f5b835 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.79:1 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.