#F8C557
A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #F8C557
The precise color #F8C557 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(248, 197, 87).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 21% magenta, 65% yellow, and 3% black. With a hue angle of 41.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the orange spectrum.
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#F8C557
RGB248, 197, 87
HSL41.0°, 92.0%, 65.7%
CMYK0%, 21%, 65%, 3%
HSV41.0°, 64.9%, 97.3%
LAB82.2, 6.8, 60.4
XYZ60.4, 60.6, 17.5
Decimal16303447
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.60:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.12:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.53:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.15:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F8C557;
}
.text-color {
color: #F8C557;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F8C557;
}