#F8C572 Hex Color
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description: A soft, glowing pastel orange with a golden yellow undertone. #f8c572 reads mellow rather than loud, so it works best as a warm base behind dark text, which clears contrast at about 13.2:1. It flatters navy and terracotta in spring and autumn themes. The hex code #f8c572 suits baby products, food packaging, and youth marketing.
Questions about #f8c572
What is #f8c572 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8c572 is rgb(248, 197, 114), in HSL hsl(37, 91%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 54%, 3%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f8c572?
#f8c572 pairs well with navy, deep teal, and warm brown. It reads mellow thanks to its high lightness, so darker partners keep it from washing out on screen and in print.
Is #f8c572 readable on white or black?
#f8c572 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.22:1 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.