#F0D324

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #F0D324

Visually, #F0D324 is defined as a vivid yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 211, and 36.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 12% Magenta, 85% Yellow, and 6% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F0D324
RGB240, 211, 36
HSL51.5°, 87.2%, 54.1%
CMYK0%, 12%, 85%, 6%
HSV51.5°, 85.0%, 94.1%
LAB84.6, -5.8, 80.0
XYZ59.5, 65.2, 11.1
Decimal15782692

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.05:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.94:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0D324; }
.text-color { color: #F0D324; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0D324; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700