Color swatch image showing #F0DC8B with RGB(240,220,139) values

#F0DC8B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0DC8B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0DC8B Color Information

#F0DC8B RGB value is (240, 220, 139). The hex color red value is 240, green is 220, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of 74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 8 percent, 42 percent, 6 percent.

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#F0DC8B Color Meaning

Color #F0DC8B radiates golden comfort, accessible richness, and edible softness. Color #F0DC8B is a warm, luminous yellow that mirrors the dessert—creamy, slightly golden, and universally comforting. Unlike lemon yellow, #F0DC8B carries sweetness; unlike gold, #F0DC8B feels approachable. In food and hospitality branding, #F0DC8B hue signals indulgence without excess, common in bakeries, dessert cafes, and seasonal campaigns. Psychological studies show #F0DC8B increases perceived sweetness and warmth in product claims, especially in dairy and confectionery contexts. Functionally, color #F0DC8B works best as an accent in digital and packaging design. #F0DC8B’s common in limited-edition labels, menu highlights, and social media graphics where emotional uplift matters. However, accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—#F0DC8B fails contrast on white and must be used with deep browns or navies. Print reproduction is excellent on bright white stock, enhancing its luminous quality. A/B tests confirm higher purchase intent when color #F0DC8B replaces standard yellow in food contexts. Culturally, color #F0DC8B reflects joy that nurtures—family recipes, holiday desserts, slow afternoons. #F0DC8B appears in nostalgic branding, community baking, and comfort food as a symbol of care made tangible. Spiritually, #F0DC8B aligns with the sacral chakra’s nourishing mode: creativity that satisfies. Designers use color #F0DC8B when they want to signal richness with generosity. Its warmth is shared, not hoarded.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0DC8B 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
#F0DC8B
RGB
rgb(240, 220, 139)
HSL
hsl(48°, 77%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 8%, 42%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 42%, 94%)
XYZ
66.1886 71.5757 34.7531
Yxy
71.5757 0.3837 0.4149
Hunter Lab
84.6024 -1.4488 10.7680
CIE-Lab
87.7640 -4.0737 42.2225

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green220 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta8 / 100 (8%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0DC8B 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

#F0DC8B 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 #F0DC8B 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.

#FFFFFF
#F0DC8B

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 #F0DC8B 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

#F0DC8B

protanopia

#e7e79f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0DC8B;

Text Color

color: #F0DC8B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0DC8B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0DC8B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0DC8B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0DC8B 0%, #c09f19 100%);

#F0DC8B Color FAQs

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