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#F9E615 Color — #F9E615

Complete color reference for #F9E615: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#F9E615
RGBrgb(249, 230, 21)
HSLhsl(55, 95%, 53%)
HSVhsv(55, 92%, 98%)
CMYKC:0% M:8% Y:92% K:2%
CSS Color#F9E615
Decimal16377365
Luminance0.7679

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#F9E615 on White
Ratio: 1.28:1 — Fail
#F9E615 on Black
Ratio: 16.36:1 — AAA
White on #F9E615
Ratio: 1.28:1 — Fail
Black on #F9E615
Ratio: 16.36:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFEF3
100#FEFBDC
200#FDF8B9
300#FCF496
400#FBEF67
500#F9E615
600#C7B811
700#958A0D
800#645C08
900#3E3A05

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #F9E615?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(249, 230, 21). The red channel is 249, green is 230, and blue is 21 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #F9E615?

The HSL value is hsl(55, 95%, 53%). Hue is 55°, saturation is 95%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #F9E615 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #F9E615 achieves a 1.28:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 16.36:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #F9E615?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #F9E615 is #1528F9.