#F8C50F
A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #F8C50F
The precise color #F8C50F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Gold. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(248, 197, 15).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 21% Magenta, 94% Yellow, and 3% Black. With a hue angle of 46.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F8C50F
RGB248, 197, 15
HSL46.9°, 94.3%, 51.6%
CMYK0%, 21%, 94%, 3%
HSV46.9°, 94.0%, 97.3%
LAB81.8, 4.4, 81.7
XYZ58.8, 59.9, 8.9
Decimal16303375
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.62:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
12.98:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.04:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F8C50F;
}
.text-color {
color: #F8C50F;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F8C50F;
}