#F6C246 Hex Color
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#f6c246 is a glowing, mellow yellow with warm orange undertones. Its high saturation gives it a jazzy, sparkling energy that suits sale banners, buttons, and construction signage. Best used as a 10% accent, since it can overwhelm large areas. It flatters deep navy, and black text reads at about 12.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #f6c246
What is #f6c246 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6c246 is rgb(246, 194, 70), in HSL hsl(42, 91%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 72%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6c246?
Is #f6c246 readable on white or black?
#f6c246 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.72:1 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.