Color #F2D063 Color / Colour Code #F2D063
This page shows the hex color code for color #f2d063 (#F2D063). The colour is a yellow tone with 85% saturation and 67% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F2D063 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F2D063 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 16, 46, and 76 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 46, 166, and 286 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F2D063
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 46 and saturation at 85%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 46 to 91 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 46 with its complement at 226 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F2D063
Lightness variations at hue 46 and 85% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F2D063
Design Use Cases for #F2D063
High-Impact Accent
With 85% saturation, #F2D063 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 67% lightness, #F2D063 has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Attention & Optimism
#F2D063 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 46). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F2D063 (hue 46) to its complement at hue 226. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 76. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2d063, #6385f2);
CSS Code for #F2D063
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About Color #F2D063 (#F2D063)
#F2D063 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 242 red, 208 green, and 99 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 46 degrees with 85% saturation and 67% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F2D063 is 206/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 59% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F2D063 against white is 1.50:1 and against black is 13.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 13.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #6385F2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F2D063. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F28963 and #CCF263, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F2D063?
- #F2D063 is Color #F2D063, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(242, 208, 99), HSL(46, 85%, 67%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 59%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 206/255.
- Is #F2D063 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F2D063 has a contrast ratio of 1.50:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 13.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F2D063?
- The complementary colour is #6385F2 (hue 226). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F28963 and #CCF263. The triadic palette adds #63F2D1 and #D163F2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F2D063 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f2d063; or rgb(242, 208, 99); or hsl(46, 85%, 67%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 46 85% 67%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.