#F5C14F Hex Color
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This warm, golden yellow is high-energy and saturated. The hex code is #f5c14f. It functions best as a 10% accent color for calls to action because it draws immediate attention. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground the brightness. Black text works well over this yellow for high readability, as it offers a strong 12.6:1 contrast ratio that ensures clear, legible design.
Questions about #f5c14f
What is #f5c14f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5c14f is rgb(245, 193, 79), in HSL hsl(41, 89%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 68%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which background colors work best with #f5c14f?
Is #f5c14f readable on white or black?
#f5c14f has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.