#f5c542
#f5c542 is rgb(245, 197, 66), or hsl(44, 90%, 61%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is yellow-400 (#fdc700), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 1.62:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| black | 12.95:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| slate-900 | 11.01:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| gray-100 | 1.47:1 | fail | fail | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #f5c542 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #f5c542 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2d5016
Used together in Fresh Market.
5.70:1
AA normal text - #8b4513
Used together in Fresh Market.
4.38:1
Not for normal text - #d4e4bc
Used together in Fresh Market.
1.21:1
Not for normal text - #e8722a
Used together in Fresh Market.
1.88:1
Not for normal text - #fef9f0
Used together in Fresh Market.
1.55:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #f5c542: 12.95:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #f5c542.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #f5c542 as the accent color, following the Fresh Market style: rgb(245, 197, 66), nearest Tailwind token yellow-400. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 1.62:1 on white, 12.95:1 on black).
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Questions about #f5c542
What color is #f5c542?
#f5c542 is rgb(245, 197, 66), or hsl(44, 90%, 61%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is yellow-400 (#fdc700), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #f5c542?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #f5c542: 12.95:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #f5c542 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#f5c542], text-[#f5c542], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.