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#F5B700 color code is #F5B700. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f5b700.

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#F5B700 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F5B700 is 0.5328. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.80:1 against white and 11.66:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F5B700 on white1.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F5B700 on black11.66:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F5B7001.80:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F5B70011.66:1AAA

#F5B700 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F5B700?+
The hex code for #F5B700 is #F5B700. In RGB it's rgb(245, 183, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 100%, 48%).
What is the RGB value of #F5B700?+
#F5B700 in RGB is (245, 183, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(245, 183, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #F5B700?+
#F5B700 converts to CMYK(0%, 25%, 100%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F5B700.
Is #f5b700 a warm or cool color?+
#F5B700 (#F5B700) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f5b700 belong to?+
#F5B700 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 100%, 48% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #f5b700 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F5B700 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.8:1 — 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 #f5b700?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F5B700 (#F5B700) is 109 C Pantone 109 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F5B700 in design

Practical guidance for using #f5b700 (#F5B700) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F5B700 (#F5B700) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F5B700 (#F5B700) 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

#F5B700 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 — #f5b700 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

#F5B700 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 #F5B700

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #f5b700 (#F5B700). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Visa#F7B600 · Visa GoldGoogle#FBBC05 · Google YellowMicrosoft#FFB900 · Microsoft YellowFerrari#FFCC00 · Ferrari Yellow