#F8D190 Hex Color
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This pastel shade of yellow-orange feels cheerful and optimistic without overpowering a design. Because #f8d190 has high lightness, it works effectively as a warm background color. It offers excellent readability for black text, making it a practical choice for UI design or print layouts. Use this hex code as a base color alongside deep charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, high-contrast aesthetic.
Questions about #f8d190
What is #f8d190 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8d190 is rgb(248, 209, 144), in HSL hsl(38, 88%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 42%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f8d190?
Is #f8d190 readable on white or black?
#f8d190 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.51:1 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.