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#F1C40F Color — #F1C40F

Complete color reference for #F1C40F: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#F1C40F
RGBrgb(241, 196, 15)
HSLhsl(48, 89%, 50%)
HSVhsv(48, 94%, 95%)
CMYKC:0% M:19% Y:94% K:5%
CSS Color#F1C40F
Decimal15844367
Luminance0.5822

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#F1C40F on White
Ratio: 1.66:1 — Fail
#F1C40F on Black
Ratio: 12.64:1 — AAA
White on #F1C40F
Ratio: 1.66:1 — Fail
Black on #F1C40F
Ratio: 12.64:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFCF3
100#FDF6DB
200#FBEDB7
300#F9E493
400#F6D963
500#F1C40F
600#C19D0C
700#917609
800#604E06
900#3C3104

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #F1C40F?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(241, 196, 15). The red channel is 241, green is 196, and blue is 15 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #F1C40F?

The HSL value is hsl(48, 89%, 50%). Hue is 48°, saturation is 89%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #F1C40F meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #F1C40F achieves a 1.66:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.64:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #F1C40F?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #F1C40F is #0E3BF1.