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Supernova

#F7CB08

Supernova is a warm medium color with the hex code #F7CB08. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 247, 203, 8 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 97%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Supernova color values

HEX
#F7CB08
RGB
247, 203, 8
HSL
49°, 94%, 50%
CMYK
0, 18, 97, 3

About this color

Supernova sits at 49° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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, Supernova is rendered as rgb(247, 203, 8), where the red channel dominates at 247, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Supernova translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 18M 97Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 18% magenta, 97% 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 Supernova

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F7CB08;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 247, 203, 8;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F7CB08',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 97%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(247, 203, 8)
rgba(247, 203, 8, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F7CB08?
#F7CB08 is Supernova, a warm medium color with RGB values of 247, 203, 8. It has a hue of 49°, 94% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F7CB08?
The RGB color code for #F7CB08 is rgb(247, 203, 8). This means it contains 247 red, 203 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Supernova a warm or cool color?
Supernova (#F7CB08) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F7CB08 in CSS?
You can use #F7CB08 in CSS with: background-color: #F7CB08; or color: #F7CB08; or as an RGB value: rgb(247, 203, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 97%, 3%.