#F0DC8F Color Meaning and Information

#F0DC8F Color Information

#F0DC8F RGB value is (240, 220, 143). The hex color red value is 240, green is 220, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 40 percent, 6 percent.

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#F0DC8F Color Meaning

Color #F0DC8F conveys natural warmth, grounded energy, and approachable sophistication. Its muted yellow tone evokes sunlit fields and earthy textures. Psychologically, color #F0DC8F enhances focus, calm optimism, and steady energy. In design, color #F0DC8F complements neutral, rustic, and nature-inspired palettes, providing warmth and cohesion. Symbolically, #F0DC8F represents stability, approachability, and subtle vitality. Spiritually, color #F0DC8F encourages grounded mindfulness, reflective balance, and patient awareness. Across cultures, #F0DC8F is linked to natural environments, heritage aesthetics, and comforting spaces.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0DC8F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#F0DC8F

RGB

rgb(240, 220, 143)

HSL

hsl(48°, 76%, 75%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 8%, 40%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(48°, 40%, 94%)

XYZ

66.4863 71.6948 36.3209

Yxy

71.6948 0.3810 0.4109

Hunter Lab

84.6728 -1.3048 10.4180

CIE-Lab

87.8215 -3.6581 40.2965

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green220 / 255 (86%)

86%

Blue143 / 255 (56%)

56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta8 / 100 (8%)

Yellow40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0DC8F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F0DC8F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F0DC8F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#F0DC8F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.37:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0DC8F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F0DC8F

protanopia

#e7e7a2

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0DC8F;

Text Color

color: #F0DC8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0DC8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0DC8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0DC8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DC8F 0%, #c2a01a 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F0DC8F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.