#FABF00 Hex Color
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This intense yellow is saturated and energetic, demanding immediate attention. Because it is so bright, use #fabf00 strictly as a 10% accent color rather than a main background. It pairs well with deep charcoal, creating a high-contrast visual punch. With a 12.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains legible for accessible interface buttons. The hex code for this shade is #fabf00.
Questions about #fabf00
What is #fabf00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fabf00 is rgb(250, 191, 0), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 100%, 2%.
How should I use #fabf00 in a professional interface?
Use #fabf00 sparingly as a small accent color rather than a large background to maintain visual comfort. It works effectively for call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired against charcoal or dark gray text to ensure necessary contrast.
Is #fabf00 readable on white or black?
#fabf00 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.