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Yellow

#F2F20D

Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #F2F20D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 242, 13 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 95%, 5% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Yellow color values

HEX
#F2F20D
RGB
242, 242, 13
HSL
60°, 90%, 50%
CMYK
0, 0, 95, 5

About this color

Yellow sits at 60° on the color wheel with 90% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 90%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Yellow is rendered as rgb(242, 242, 13), where the red channel dominates at 242, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Yellow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 95Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 95% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2F20D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 242, 13;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F2F20D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 95%
K: 5%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(242, 242, 13)
rgba(242, 242, 13, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2F20D?
#F2F20D is Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 242, 242, 13. It has a hue of 60°, 90% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F2F20D?
The RGB color code for #F2F20D is rgb(242, 242, 13). This means it contains 242 red, 242 green, and 13 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Yellow a warm or cool color?
Yellow (#F2F20D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2F20D in CSS?
You can use #F2F20D in CSS with: background-color: #F2F20D; or color: #F2F20D; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 242, 13). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 95%, 5%.