#F6D862 Hex Color
Sparkling yellow with a mellow glow
Sale banners and clearance tags are where #f6d862 earns its keep. This warm yellow glows without going neon, mellow enough to read friendly instead of loud. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for the strongest contrast; black text sits at about 14.9:1 here, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette, since full backgrounds of it tire the eye. For related tones, see what colors make yellow.
Questions about #f6d862
What is #f6d862 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6d862 is rgb(246, 216, 98), in HSL hsl(48, 89%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 60%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6d862?
Charcoal, deep navy, and espresso brown all ground #f6d862 and keep it from feeling washed out next to white. Terracotta pushes it warmer for earthy, seasonal palettes.
Is #f6d862 readable on white or black?
#f6d862 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.91:1 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.