#F2CD40
- RGB
- 242, 205, 64
- Brightness
- 206.5
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 48°, 87%, 60%
- HSV V %
- 95%
- Lab
- 83.4, -1.0, 70.8
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 15%, 74%, 5%
- PNG size
- 6.1 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, intense warm hue
Recommended text: Black (13.58:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F2CD40
Common Name: Golden Yellow
RGB: 242, 205, 64
HSL: 47, 91%, 58%
Contrast Ratio vs. White: 5.3:1 (AA Pass)
Contrast Ratio vs. Black: 14.8:1 (AAA Pass)
Mood & Tone
This shade of yellow is vibrant and full of energy. Often associated with optimism and warmth, it invokes feelings of happiness and positivity. It’s a color that draws attention without being overwhelming, making it a popular choice in design elements that need to stand out while maintaining a sense of joy and warmth.
Notable Matches
- Australian Standard AS2700: #F8C53B
- BS 2660: Canary, #EFC400
- Munsell Color System: 7.5y 8.7.5/10, #F8D23C
- RAL Classic: Zinc Yellow, #FDCF49
- Pantone Solid Coated: PANTONE 129 C, #F5CF47
Why Designers Use It
Designers love this color for its versatility and vibrant energy. Often used in interior design and branding, it’s a hue that conveys happiness and optimism, making it popular for children's products, tech brands, and logos where attention is key. Its warm and lively undertones make it suitable for promoting creativity and energy. Industries that frequently use it include tech, fashion, and marketing. In nature, this color reflects sunlight and golden hues, which ties it to themes of life and warmth.
The color #F2CD40 is closely related to natural elements like sunlight and ripe fruits, which are often associated with vitality and growth. Its warm appeal resonates in areas like road safety (think yellow road markings) and aviation where visibility is important. Though relatively new in some contexts, its timeless nature allows it to find a place in both modern and traditional designs.