#F7DE79 Hex Color
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This pastel yellow projects an approachable, cheerful energy that works well for light-hearted branding or spring-themed digital interfaces. With high legibility against black text, the hex code #f7de79 is a practical choice for UI backgrounds or accents. It can look washed out when paired with white, so combine it with deep charcoals or navy for a modern, high-contrast look.
Questions about #f7de79
What is #f7de79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7de79 is rgb(247, 222, 121), in HSL hsl(48, 89%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 51%, 3%.
What is the best way to use #f7de79 in a design?
Use #f7de79 as an accent or background color rather than for large blocks of text to maintain legibility. Because it is quite bright, pair it with navy or deep charcoal text to create a clean, modern aesthetic that avoids looking washed out.
Is #f7de79 readable on white or black?
#f7de79 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.67:1 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.