#F0D349

A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #F0D349

The hex code #F0D349 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 211, and 73.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 12% magenta, 70% yellow, and 6% black. The HSL representation is 49.6° hue, 84.8% saturation, and 61.4% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F0D349
RGB240, 211, 73
HSL49.6°, 84.8%, 61.4%
CMYK0%, 12%, 70%, 6%
HSV49.6°, 69.6%, 94.1%
LAB84.8, -4.5, 68.7
XYZ60.4, 65.6, 15.8
Decimal15782729

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.00:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0D349; }
.text-color { color: #F0D349; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0D349; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700