#F0E299

A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Palegoldenrod.

About #F0E299

The hex code #F0E299 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Palegoldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(240, 226, 153).

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 6% M, 36% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F0E299
RGB240, 226, 153
HSL50.3°, 74.4%, 77.1%
CMYK0%, 6%, 36%, 6%
HSV50.3°, 36.2%, 94.1%
LAB89.5, -5.6, 37.4
XYZ68.9, 75.2, 41.0
Decimal15786649

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
16.04:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.25:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.64:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0E299; }
.text-color { color: #F0E299; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0E299; }

Similar Colors

Palegoldenrod
#EEE8AA