#F5D874 Hex Color
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Like buttercream frosting with a squeeze of lemon, this pastel yellow reads mellow and warm rather than sharp. Its high lightness makes it a safe background choice, since black text reaches about 15:1 contrast on it. The hex code #f5d874 flatters deep teal and charcoal, and fits spring themes, baby products, and sale banners.
Questions about #f5d874
What is #f5d874 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5d874 is rgb(245, 216, 116), in HSL hsl(47, 87%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 53%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f5d874?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal make #f5d874 read brighter and cleaner than white does, which suits spring and sale designs. Terracotta or warm brown keeps the palette softer for nursery work.
Is #f5d874 readable on white or black?
#f5d874 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.95:1 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.