#F8E16F Hex Color
A bright, energetic yellow with sunny warmth
This sparkling, high-chroma yellow radiates warmth and optimistic energy. Because it is highly saturated, #f8e16f works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep navy for a sharp, modern contrast that keeps the design grounded. It provides excellent accessibility for black text.
Questions about #f8e16f
What is #f8e16f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8e16f is rgb(248, 225, 111), in HSL hsl(50, 91%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 55%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8e16f?
Is #f8e16f a good choice for background colors?
Avoid using #f8e16f as a full-page background color because its intense saturation can quickly cause eye strain. It is much more effective as a 10% accent color, such as for buttons, icons, or subtle highlights in a layout.
Is #f8e16f readable on white or black?
#f8e16f has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.99:1 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.