#F0F0A0

A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Khaki.

About #F0F0A0

At its core, #F0F0A0 is a light and vivid hue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Khaki. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 240, 240, and 160.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 33% Y, and 6% K. With a hue angle of 60.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#F0F0A0
RGB240, 240, 160
HSL60.0°, 72.7%, 78.4%
CMYK0%, 0%, 33%, 6%
HSV60.0°, 33.3%, 94.1%
LAB93.2, -11.8, 38.7
XYZ73.4, 83.4, 45.5
Decimal15790240

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.19:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
17.68:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.14:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
15.03:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F0F0A0; }
.text-color { color: #F0F0A0; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F0F0A0; }

Similar Colors

Khaki
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