#F7C34A Hex Color
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Bright and warm without tipping into neon, marigold yellow is a light, saturated gold with soft orange undertones. The hex code #f7c34a carries an easygoing, energetic mood that suits sale banners, buttons, and construction signage. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 palette and looks richer against deep navy than against white. Black text reads clearly on top at about 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #f7c34a
What is #f7c34a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7c34a is rgb(247, 195, 74), in HSL hsl(42, 92%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 70%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7c34a?
#f7c34a pairs well with deep, cool tones like navy, charcoal, or burgundy, which make its warmth read richer. Next to plain white it can look washed out, so darker partners flatter it more.
Is #f7c34a readable on white or black?
#f7c34a has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.85:1 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.