What color is #F0CD02?

#F0CD02 is a medium, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(240, 205, 2), and in HSL hsl(51, 98%, 47%).

Is #F0CD02 accessible as text?

On white, #F0CD02 has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0CD02, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0CD02?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-400 (#FDC700).

What colors go well with #F0CD02?

#F0CD02 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0226ED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0CD02 below.

Is #F0CD02 good for buttons?

#F0CD02 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0CD02 — white text only reaches 1.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0CD02 the same as CSS gold?

No — #F0CD02 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0CD02 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0CD02

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0CD02 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0CD02 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0CD02 Secondary #B2680F Accent #6F7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Jonquil as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F0CD02 Secondary #546A35 Accent #B2680F Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Jonquil leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F0CD02 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AE7C51 Accent #919970 Anchor #3D2C1F

Jonquil holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F0CD02 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Jonquil opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F0CD02 Secondary #FFFBCC Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Jonquil is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Jonquil carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0CD02 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 84/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 27/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 68/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 72/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F0CD02 with

Neon Orange Lawn Green Cerulean Greige Army Green

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 11.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7F1D1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C2ED02 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #F0CD02 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0CD02;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 205 2;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.3% 0.175 96.6);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF8D8;
  --color-200: #FCF0B1;
  --color-300: #F7E478;
  --color-400: #EAD248;
  --color-500: #D1B724;
  --color-600: #9E8C24;
  --color-700: #6F6320;
  --color-800: #484119;
  --color-900: #2C2811;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  jonquil: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF8D8',
    200: '#FCF0B1',
    300: '#F7E478',
    400: '#EAD248',
    500: '#D1B724',
    600: '#9E8C24',
    700: '#6F6320',
    800: '#484119',
    900: '#2C2811',
  },
}

$base: #F0CD02;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF8D8;
$base-200: #FCF0B1;
$base-300: #F7E478;
$base-400: #EAD248;
$base-500: #D1B724;
$base-600: #9E8C24;
$base-700: #6F6320;
$base-800: #484119;
$base-900: #2C2811;
$base-hover: #BEA202;
$base-subtle: #F5ECB8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0CD02",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCF0B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F7E478",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EAD248",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D1B724",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9E8C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F6320",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#484119",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2811",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0CD02

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0CD02

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