#F5BB00 Hex Color
Bold golden yellow that demands attention
A high-energy, saturated gold, #f5bb00 commands attention immediately. This intense shade works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or sale buttons, rather than a full background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy blues to ground its brilliance. The hex code for this glowing, warm yellow is #f5bb00. Because of its extreme saturation, use it sparingly to avoid overwhelming your design.
Questions about #f5bb00
What is #f5bb00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5bb00 is rgb(245, 187, 0), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 100%, 4%.
How should I use #f5bb00 in my designs?
Use #f5bb00 as a high-impact accent color rather than a background shade. Because of its extreme saturation, it is most effective for small elements like call to action buttons, navigation highlights, or alert icons against a neutral backdrop.
What colors pair well with #f5bb00?
Is #f5bb00 readable on white or black?
#f5bb00 has a 1.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.99:1 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.