#F7D640 Hex Color
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#f7d640 is a high-saturation yellow that commands attention with its intense, glowing warmth. Because it reads clearly against black text, it serves as a functional choice for alerts or call-to-action buttons. Avoid using this hex code as a full-page background, as its brightness can overwhelm the viewer. It works best as a sharp, jazzy 10% accent color paired with deep charcoals or dark teals.
Questions about #f7d640
What is #f7d640 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7d640 is rgb(247, 214, 64), in HSL hsl(49, 92%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 74%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f7d640?
Is #f7d640 suitable for large background areas?
Avoid using #f7d640 as a full-page background, as its extreme brightness can quickly overwhelm viewers and cause eye strain. It functions most effectively when limited to small, sharp elements that need to pop, such as buttons or UI notification badges.
Is #f7d640 readable on white or black?
#f7d640 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.64:1 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.