#F8D188 Hex Color
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Soft, buttery, and approachable, this unsaturated yellow brings warmth to any layout. The hex code #f8d188 functions best as a dominant background, as it remains highly readable with black text. Avoid using it alongside other pale tones, as the color can wash out easily. It provides a gentle, positive energy for modern UI interfaces and branding.
Questions about #f8d188
What is #f8d188 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8d188 is rgb(248, 209, 136), in HSL hsl(39, 89%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 45%, 3%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f8d188 in a design layout?
This buttery yellow works exceptionally well with grounding, earthy tones like olive or deep terracotta to prevent the design from feeling washed out. Its softness also balances perfectly against clean, dark neutral accents for a modern look.
Is #f8d188 readable on white or black?
#f8d188 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.46:1 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.