#f8b500 - Waxy Corn color

A bright, warm golden-yellow with a lively, sunny character—think marigold or ripe mango. It reads as energetic and optimistic, balancing citrus freshness with a touch of amber warmth. Extremely attention-grabbing without feeling harsh, it suits call-to-action elements, summer-themed branding, and accents that need vibrancy. Pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, teal, or muted purples for contrast, and complements neutrals and warm browns when a cozy, golden glow is desired.

#f8b500 color RGB value is 248, 181, 0, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.270, 1.00, 0.0275. Alternative names for that color are: waxy corn, orange, selective yellow, sunglow.

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Color Conversion

Name	Values	CSS
RGB(0-255)	248, 181, 0	rgb(248, 181, 0)
CMYK	0.00, 0.270, 1.00, 0.0275	-
sRGB	0.973, 0.710, 0.00	rgb(97.3%, 71%, 0%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible	0.905, 0.704, 0.165	color(a98-rgb, 0.905, 0.704, 0.165)
HCT	82.7, 59.3, 77.9	color(--hct, 82.7, 40.9%, 77.9%)
HSL	43.8, 100, 48.6	hsl(43.8, 100%, 48.6%)
HSV	43.8, 100, 97.3	color(--hsv, 43.8, 100%, 97.3%)
HWB	43.8, 0.00, 2.75	hwb(43.8, 0%, 2.75%)
Lab	78.5, 16.6, 80.4	lab(78.5%, 16.6, 80.4)
P3	0.933, 0.721, 0.247	color(display-p3, 0.933, 0.721, 0.247)
XYZ D50	0.587, 0.540, 0.0579	color(xyz-d50, 0.587, 0.54, 0.058)