#F8D349

A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #F8D349

The hex code #F8D349 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Gold. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(248, 211, 73).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 15% Magenta, 71% Yellow, and 3% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F8D349
RGB248, 211, 73
HSL47.3°, 92.6%, 62.9%
CMYK0%, 15%, 71%, 3%
HSV47.3°, 70.6%, 97.3%
LAB85.5, -1.1, 69.7
XYZ63.2, 67.0, 15.9
Decimal16307017

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.46:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.41:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.39:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.25:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F8D349; }
.text-color { color: #F8D349; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F8D349; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700