Buzz

#F0C641

Also known as: Fashion Yellow , Softsun , Colombian Yellow , Lime Drop

On screen, Buzz registers as bright and alert: a soft yellow at home in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Buzz maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.86:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Reference

Buzz color codes

HEX: #F0C641
RGB: rgb(240, 198, 65)
RGBA: rgba(240, 198, 65, 1)
HSL: hsl(46, 85%, 60%)
HSV: hsv(46, 73%, 94%)
CMYK: cmyk(0%, 17%, 73%, 6%)
LAB: lab(81.9 5.9 68.4)
OKLCH: oklch(84.1% 0.151 90.7)

Analysis

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Gamut

The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

Undertone

The subtle secondary bias in a color that seems neutral. A gray can have a blue or green undertone; a white can lean warm or cool. Undertones decide whether two near-neutrals clash or agree.Full glossary entry →

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →

CSS: gold #FFD700 · ΔE 5.9
RAL 1018: Zinc yellow #FACA30 · ΔE 2.4 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Buzz works

Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as: every ecosystem

Variations

Tints, shades, and tones of Buzz

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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Harmonies

Color harmonies

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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →

Palettes built from Buzz by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Accessibility

Contrast & accessibility

Aa on white

contrast 1.63:1

AA fail AAA fail AA large fail

Aa on black

contrast 12.86:1

AA pass AAA pass AA large pass

Best text color on a Buzz background: #000000

Palettes

Palettes featuring Buzz

Buzz with its complement

Soft neighbors of Buzz

Buzz triad

Explore

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buzz is closest to Sky High .

FAQ

Buzz FAQs

What color is Buzz?

Buzz is a medium yellow with the hex code #F0C641. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 85% saturation, and 60% lightness.

What is the hex code for Buzz?

The hex code for Buzz is #F0C641. In RGB it's rgb(240, 198, 65), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 73%, 6%).

What colors go well with Buzz?

Buzz pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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