#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
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;
}