Color #F2D602 Color / Colour Code #F2D602
This page shows the hex color code for color #f2d602 (#F2D602). The colour is a yellow tone with 98% saturation and 48% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F2D602 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F2D602 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 23, 53, and 83 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 53, 173, and 293 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F2D602
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 53 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 53 to 98 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 53 with its complement at 233 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 #F2D602
Lightness variations at hue 53 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F2D602
Design Use Cases for #F2D602
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #F2D602 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 48% lightness, #F2D602 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Attention & Optimism
#F2D602 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 53). 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 #F2D602 (hue 53) to its complement at hue 233. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 83. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f2d602, #021ef2);
CSS Code for #F2D602
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Colors visually similar to #F2D602 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F2D602 (#F2D602)
#F2D602 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 242 red, 214 green, and 2 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 121.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 53 degrees with 98% saturation and 48% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F2D602 is 198/255 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, 12% magenta, 99% yellow, and 5% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F2D602 against white is 1.46:1 and against black is 14.39:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.39:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #021EF2 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F2D602. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F25E02 and #96F202, 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 #F2D602?
- #F2D602 is Color #F2D602, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(242, 214, 2), HSL(53, 98%, 48%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 99%, 5%). Its perceived brightness is 198/255.
- Is #F2D602 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F2D602 has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.39:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F2D602?
- The complementary colour is #021EF2 (hue 233). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F25E02 and #96F202. The triadic palette adds #02F2D6 and #D602F2 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F2D602 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f2d602; or rgb(242, 214, 2); or hsl(53, 98%, 48%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 53 98% 48%; 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.