#F0EB5E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F0EB5E?

RGB(240, 235, 94), HSL(57.9, 83.0%, 65.5%), CMYK(0.0%, 2.1%, 60.8%, 5.9%).

Q: Does #F0EB5E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.25:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F0EB5E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 240, 235, 94, in HSL 57.9°, 83.0%, 65.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 2.1%, 60.8%, 5.9%. The nearest named color is Unmellow Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#F0EB5E

RGB

240, 235, 94

HSL

57.9, 83.0%, 65.5%

HSV

57.9, 60.8%, 94.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.1%, 60.8%, 5.9%

OKLCH

0.9182 0.1598 107.2

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Unmellow Yellow

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.