#F9D776 Hex Color
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Light and warm, #f9d776 is a softly saturated yellow with golden undertones and a glowing pastel finish. Its gentle brightness suits spring graphics, baby products, sale banners, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text achieves about 15:1 contrast. The hex code is #f9d776.
Questions about #f9d776
What is #f9d776 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9d776 is rgb(249, 215, 118), in HSL hsl(44, 92%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 53%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9d776?
#f9d776 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which ground its warm pastel yellow without overpowering its soft glow; white can wash it out, so use darker accents for definition and readability.
What mood does #f9d776 create?
The hex color #f9d776 reads as a warm, welcoming yellow because its light base carries golden undertones, giving it a gentle glow instead of a sharp lemony look or cool green cast. Its softness suits cheerful, friendly designs.
Is #f9d776 readable on white or black?
#f9d776 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.00:1 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.