#F9D43E Hex Color
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Sale banners and clearance tags often reach for this glowing yellow. #f9d43e is a bright, saturated shade with warm golden undertones that stays cheerful even in large blocks. Its hex code pairs best with deep navy or charcoal, and black text sits on it at about 14.5:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #f9d43e
What is #f9d43e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9d43e is rgb(249, 212, 62), in HSL hsl(48, 94%, 61%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 75%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9d43e?
Is #f9d43e readable on white or black?
#f9d43e 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.