What color is #F0DA2D?

#F0DA2D is a medium, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(240, 218, 45), and in HSL hsl(53, 87%, 56%).

Is #F0DA2D accessible as text?

On white, #F0DA2D has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0DA2D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0DA2D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is yellow-300 (#FFDF20).

What colors go well with #F0DA2D?

#F0DA2D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2D44F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0DA2D below.

Is #F0DA2D good for buttons?

#F0DA2D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0DA2D — white text only reaches 1.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0DA2D the same as CSS gold?

No — #F0DA2D is not the CSS named color gold, but gold (#FFD700) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0DA2D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0DA2D

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0DA2D works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0DA2D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0DA2D Secondary #B1680C Accent #6E7A48 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Gold 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 #F0DA2D Secondary #536A36 Accent #B1680C Surface #F0E9D6 Anchor #3D2E21

Gold 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 #F0DA2D Surface #DFCFA8 Secondary #AD7C51 Accent #909971 Anchor #3D2D1F

Gold 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 #F0DA2D Accent #AAC4B7 Surface #E3D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #173647

Gold 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 #F0DA2D Secondary #FFFCCD Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Gold 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 Gold carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0DA2D 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 13/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 25/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 67/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 71/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 #F7F3DB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #C6F02D — 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 #F0DA2D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0DA2D;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 218 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.0% 0.174 101.4);
  --color-50: #FEFDF0;
  --color-100: #FDF9D8;
  --color-200: #FAF1B3;
  --color-300: #F0E37F;
  --color-400: #E1D051;
  --color-500: #C7B52E;
  --color-600: #978A2B;
  --color-700: #6B6224;
  --color-800: #45401C;
  --color-900: #2A2813;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  gold: {
    50: '#FEFDF0',
    100: '#FDF9D8',
    200: '#FAF1B3',
    300: '#F0E37F',
    400: '#E1D051',
    500: '#C7B52E',
    600: '#978A2B',
    700: '#6B6224',
    800: '#45401C',
    900: '#2A2813',
  },
}

$base: #F0DA2D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEFDF0;
$base-100: #FDF9D8;
$base-200: #FAF1B3;
$base-300: #F0E37F;
$base-400: #E1D051;
$base-500: #C7B52E;
$base-600: #978A2B;
$base-700: #6B6224;
$base-800: #45401C;
$base-900: #2A2813;
$base-hover: #D6BE0F;
$base-subtle: #F4EEC7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0DA2D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAF1B3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0E37F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E1D051",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C7B52E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#978A2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B6224",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45401C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A2813",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0DA2D

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0DA2D

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