#F9D59F
Light Yellow
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About #F9D59F Light Yellow
#F9D59F is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 249 red, 213 green, and 159 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 36°, saturation of 88%, and lightness of 80%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #F9D59F in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
36°
Hue
88%
Saturation
80%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #F9D59F based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #F9D59F against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#F9D59F on White
Contrast Ratio1.4:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#F9D59F on Black
Contrast Ratio15.05:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #F9D59F across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F9D59F |
| RGB | rgb(249, 213, 159) |
| HSL | hsl(36, 88%, 80%) |
| RGB Decimal | 249, 213, 159 |
| RGB Percent | 97.6%, 83.5%, 62.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 14%, 36%, 2% |
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