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#F4CF3E color code is #F4CF3E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f4cf3e.

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#F4CF3E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F4CF3E is 0.6421. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.52:1 against white and 13.84:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F4CF3E on white1.52:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F4CF3E on black13.84:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F4CF3E1.52:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F4CF3E13.84:1AAA

#F4CF3E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F4CF3E?+
The hex code for #F4CF3E is #F4CF3E. In RGB it's rgb(244, 207, 62), and in HSL it's hsl(48, 89%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #F4CF3E?+
#F4CF3E in RGB is (244, 207, 62). Written in CSS: rgb(244, 207, 62).
What is the CMYK value of #F4CF3E?+
#F4CF3E converts to CMYK(0%, 15%, 75%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F4CF3E.
Is #f4cf3e a warm or cool color?+
#F4CF3E (#F4CF3E) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f4cf3e belong to?+
#F4CF3E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 48°, 89%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #f4cf3e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F4CF3E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.52:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f4cf3e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F4CF3E (#F4CF3E) is 115 C Pantone 115 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F4CF3E in design

Practical guidance for using #f4cf3e (#F4CF3E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F4CF3E (#F4CF3E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F4CF3E (#F4CF3E) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#F4CF3E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #f4cf3e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#F4CF3E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #F4CF3E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #f4cf3e (#F4CF3E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

McDonald's#FFC72C · McDonald's Yellow