#F5C905 Hex Color
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#f5c905 is a bright, saturated yellow with a warm, glowing edge. This hex code is loud by nature, so treat it as an accent or set black text on it, which reaches 13.2:1 contrast. It earns its keep on sale banners, safety signage, and big display type. Next to white it can wash out.
Questions about #f5c905
What is #f5c905 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5c905 is rgb(245, 201, 5), in HSL hsl(49, 96%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 98%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5c905?
Is #f5c905 readable on white or black?
#f5c905 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.23:1 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.