#F8E35F Hex Color
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Like sun-warmed lemon peel, #f8e35f is a bright, sparkling yellow that stays mellow rather than harsh. Its high lightness keeps layouts feeling open, so it works best as an accent or the 10% of a palette instead of a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at 16:1 contrast. The hex code #f8e35f suits sale banners, badges, and energetic branding.
Questions about #f8e35f
What is #f8e35f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8e35f is rgb(248, 227, 95), in HSL hsl(52, 92%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 62%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8e35f?
Pair #f8e35f with charcoal for a crisp, high-contrast look, or deep teal for a richer, less obvious combination. Both keep its warm glow from washing out next to white.
Is #f8e35f readable on white or black?
#f8e35f has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.14:1 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.