#F0D357
A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #F0D357
The hex code #F0D357 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 211, and 87.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 12% M, 64% Y, and 6% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#F0D357
RGB240, 211, 87
HSL48.6°, 83.6%, 64.1%
CMYK0%, 12%, 64%, 6%
HSV48.6°, 63.7%, 94.1%
LAB84.9, -3.7, 63.2
XYZ60.9, 65.8, 18.5
Decimal15782743
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.48:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.16:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.42:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0D357;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0D357;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0D357;
}