#F5CE25 Hex Color
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Bright as a fresh sunflower, #f5ce25 is a glowing yellow with high saturation and no gray to dull it down. The hex code reads warm and energetic, which makes it a natural fit for sale banners and construction signage. It works best as a small accent in a 60/30/10 layout rather than a full background, and it flatters charcoal or deep navy far more than plain white.
Questions about #f5ce25
What is #f5ce25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ce25 is rgb(245, 206, 37), in HSL hsl(49, 91%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 85%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5ce25?
Charcoal and deep navy both ground this yellow's brightness, while a plum or burgundy accent gives it a richer, less obvious look. Keep #f5ce25 as the accent in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #f5ce25 readable on white or black?
#f5ce25 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 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.