#F8E207

A medium, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.

About #F8E207

The precise color #F8E207 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Gold. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 248, 226, and 7.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 97% yellow, and 3% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#F8E207
RGB248, 226, 7
HSL54.5°, 94.5%, 50.0%
CMYK0%, 9%, 97%, 3%
HSV54.5°, 97.2%, 97.3%
LAB89.1, -10.4, 87.8
XYZ65.9, 74.4, 11.1
Decimal16310791

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.87:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.49:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #F8E207; }
.text-color { color: #F8E207; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #F8E207; }

Similar Colors

Gold
#FFD700