#F5ED0F Hex Color
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#f5ed0f is a luminous, neon yellow that demands attention. Because this shade is highly saturated, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or matte black to create high contrast and legibility. This color creates immediate impact for sale banners or urgent calls to action. The hex code for this electric yellow is #f5ed0f.
Questions about #f5ed0f
What is #f5ed0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ed0f is rgb(245, 237, 15), in HSL hsl(58, 92%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 94%, 4%.
How can I effectively use #f5ed0f in my designs?
Because #f5ed0f is extremely vibrant, apply it sparingly as a functional accent rather than a primary surface color. It provides maximum legibility when paired with charcoal or deep matte black, ensuring critical UI elements stand out immediately against dark mode layouts.
Is #f5ed0f readable on white or black?
#f5ed0f has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.