#F8E242
A light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Gold.
About #F8E242
Visually, #F8E242 is defined as a vivid yellow. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Gold. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(248, 226, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 73% yellow, and 3% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#F8E242
RGB248, 226, 66
HSL52.7°, 92.9%, 61.6%
CMYK0%, 9%, 73%, 3%
HSV52.7°, 73.4%, 97.3%
LAB89.3, -9.0, 75.8
XYZ66.9, 74.7, 16.1
Decimal16310850
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.32:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
15.95:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.26:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
13.56:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F8E242;
}
.text-color {
color: #F8E242;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F8E242;
}