#F0E9A8

A very light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Palegoldenrod.

About #F0E9A8

The precise color #F0E9A8 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Palegoldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(240, 233, 168).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 3% Magenta, 30% Yellow, and 6% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F0E9A8
RGB240, 233, 168
HSL54.2°, 70.6%, 80.0%
CMYK0%, 3%, 30%, 6%
HSV54.2°, 30.0%, 94.1%
LAB91.5, -7.3, 32.5
XYZ72.1, 79.6, 48.6
Decimal15788456

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.24:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
16.93:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.19:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
14.39:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0E9A8; }
.text-color { color: #F0E9A8; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0E9A8; }

Similar Colors

Palegoldenrod
#EEE8AA