#F9D163 Hex Color
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Bright and warm, #f9d163 is a light golden yellow with strong saturation and a soft, glowing finish. It brings enthusiasm and optimism to sale banners, budget brands, and construction graphics. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal rather than covering a full page. The hex code supports highly readable black text at about 14.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f9d163
What is #f9d163 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9d163 is rgb(249, 209, 99), in HSL hsl(44, 93%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 60%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9d163?
Navy and charcoal pair especially well with #f9d163, grounding its bright golden warmth while preserving a clear, energetic palette; muted sage or burgundy can add contrast without competing with its glowing yellow character.
Is #f9d163 readable on white or black?
#f9d163 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.32:1 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.