#FAF004 Hex Color
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Highly saturated and warm, #faf004 is a luminous yellow with a slight green edge that feels energetic and immediate. This hex code suits sale graphics, budget messaging, construction signage, and small accents that need quick attention. Black text reaches about a 17.5:1 contrast ratio here, while the intense brightness can overwhelm as a full-page background.
Questions about #faf004
What is #faf004 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faf004 is rgb(250, 240, 4), in HSL hsl(58, 97%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 98%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faf004?
Pair #faf004 with charcoal or deep navy to contain its high brightness and create readable, energetic contrast; keep the yellow to accents, labels, or large type rather than using it across an entire interface.
Is #faf004 readable on white or black?
#faf004 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.53:1 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.