Supernova

Q: How do I use #F9C806 in CSS?

You can use #F9C806 in CSS with: background-color: #F9C806; or color: #F9C806; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 200, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 98%, 2%.

#F9C806

Supernova is a warm medium color with the hex code #F9C806. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 249, 200, 6 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 98%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Supernova color values

HEX: #F9C806
RGB: 249, 200, 6
HSL: 48°, 95%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 20, 98, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Supernova sits at 48° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(249, 200, 6), where the red channel dominates at 249, 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 20M 98Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 20% magenta, 98% 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Supernova

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F9C806;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 249, 200, 6;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F9C806',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 98%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(249, 200, 6)
rgba(249, 200, 6, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 48° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F9C806?

#F9C806 is Supernova, a warm medium color with RGB values of 249, 200, 6. It has a hue of 48°, 95% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #F9C806?

The RGB color code for #F9C806 is rgb(249, 200, 6). This means it contains 249 red, 200 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Supernova a warm or cool color?

Supernova (#F9C806) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #F9C806 in CSS?

You can use #F9C806 in CSS with: background-color: #F9C806; or color: #F9C806; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 200, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 98%, 2%.