Buzz
Also known as: Fashion Yellow, Softsun, Colombian Yellow, Lime Drop
Buzz brings a bright and alert feel to any palette. This soft yellow is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Buzz
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.86:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buzz background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buzz
Buzz with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buzz
Buzz triad
Similar colors
- Saffron#F4C430 · ΔE 1.8
- Maize#F4D054 · ΔE 2.8
- Egg Toast#F2C911 · ΔE 3.3
- Bumblebee#FFC82A · ΔE 3.5
- Angry Pasta#FFCC55 · ΔE 3.6
- Fat Gold#E6BC00 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buzz is closest to Sky High.
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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