What color is #F0D962?

#F0D962 is a light, vivid amber. In RGB it is rgb(240, 217, 98), and in HSL hsl(50, 83%, 66%).

Is #F0D962 accessible as text?

On white, #F0D962 has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0D962, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0D962?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-300 (#FFD230).

What colors go well with #F0D962?

#F0D962 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6078F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0D962 below.

Is #F0D962 good for buttons?

#F0D962 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0D962 — white text only reaches 1.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0D962 the same as CSS gold?

No — #F0D962 is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0D962 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0D962

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0D962 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0D962 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0D962 Secondary #B2680E Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2A1F

This palette keeps Naples Yellow 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 #F0D962 Secondary #546A36 Accent #B2680E Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Naples Yellow 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 #F0D962 Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #919971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Naples Yellow 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 #F0D962 Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173747

Naples Yellow 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 #F0D962 Secondary #FFFBD6 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Naples Yellow 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 Naples Yellow carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0D962 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 34/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 12/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 77/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F0D962 with

Light Salmon Pear Cornflower Blue 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 13.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8F5E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #D8F060 — 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 #F0D962 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0D962;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 217 98;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.2% 0.140 98.5);
  --color-50: #FEFCF0;
  --color-100: #FDF7D9;
  --color-200: #F8EDB4;
  --color-300: #EDDB82;
  --color-400: #DEC754;
  --color-500: #C3AB31;
  --color-600: #95832D;
  --color-700: #695E26;
  --color-800: #443E1C;
  --color-900: #2A2613;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  naples-yellow: {
    50: '#FEFCF0',
    100: '#FDF7D9',
    200: '#F8EDB4',
    300: '#EDDB82',
    400: '#DEC754',
    500: '#C3AB31',
    600: '#95832D',
    700: '#695E26',
    800: '#443E1C',
    900: '#2A2613',
  },
}

$base: #F0D962;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFCF0;
$base-100: #FDF7D9;
$base-200: #F8EDB4;
$base-300: #EDDB82;
$base-400: #DEC754;
$base-500: #C3AB31;
$base-600: #95832D;
$base-700: #695E26;
$base-800: #443E1C;
$base-900: #2A2613;
$base-hover: #EBC923;
$base-subtle: #F5F0D5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0D962",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFCF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF7D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8EDB4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDDB82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DEC754",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C3AB31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#95832D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#695E26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#443E1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2613",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0D962

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0D962

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