#F8D063 Hex Color
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#f8d063 is a glowing, mellow yellow with an orange undertone that keeps it warm instead of sharp. Its high lightness makes it a reliable background for black text, which clears WCAG AA at about 14.2:1. Best used as an accent or short-block base in sale and event graphics, it pairs well with deep navy so it never washes out.
Questions about #f8d063
What is #f8d063 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8d063 is rgb(248, 208, 99), in HSL hsl(44, 91%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 60%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8d063?
Deep blues like navy and charcoal give #f8d063 the strongest contrast and keep its glow from looking washed out. Earthier options such as terracotta or olive suit softer, warmer palettes.
Is #f8d063 readable on white or black?
#f8d063 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.19:1 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.