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#F7E17D color code is #F7E17D. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f7e17d.

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#F7E17D Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F7E17D is 0.7511. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.31:1 against white and 16.02:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F7E17D on white1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F7E17D on black16.02:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F7E17D1.31:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F7E17D16.02:1AAA

#F7E17D — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F7E17D?+
The hex code for #F7E17D is #F7E17D. In RGB it's rgb(247, 225, 125), and in HSL it's hsl(49, 88%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #F7E17D?+
#F7E17D in RGB is (247, 225, 125). Written in CSS: rgb(247, 225, 125).
What is the CMYK value of #F7E17D?+
#F7E17D converts to CMYK(0%, 9%, 49%, 3%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F7E17D.
Is #f7e17d a warm or cool color?+
#F7E17D (#F7E17D) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 49° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f7e17d belong to?+
#F7E17D belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 49°, 88%, 73% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #f7e17d accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F7E17D on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.31:1 — 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 #f7e17d?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F7E17D (#F7E17D) is 4522 C Lightning, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F7E17D in design

Practical guidance for using #f7e17d (#F7E17D) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F7E17D (#F7E17D) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.0:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F7E17D (#F7E17D) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#F7E17D 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 — #f7e17d 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

#F7E17D is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.