Color swatch image showing #DFFF03 with RGB(223,255,3) values

#DFFF03 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #DFFF03 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#DFFF03 Color Information

#DFFF03 RGB value is (223, 255, 3). The hex color red value is 223, green is 255, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 68°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 0 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#DFFF03 Color Meaning

Color #DFFF03 radiates unfiltered energy, chromatic disruption, and biological vibrancy. Color #DFFF03 is a near-spectral yellow-green so luminous #DFFF03 borders on electric—named after the French liqueur but defined by its retinal urgency. In nature, #DFFF03 hue appears in poison dart frogs and new spring growth—signaling both danger and life. In safety design, color #DFFF03 is used in high-visibility vests and emergency vehicles because the human eye detects #DFFF03 faster than any other color, especially in low light. Functionally, color #DFFF03 demands strategic use. #DFFF03 excels as a focal point in digital alerts, sale tags, and interactive elements but overwhelms in large fields. Accessibility guidelines require careful pairing—never on white, always with texture for colorblind users. Print applications benefit from spot color for true vibrancy, though CMYK approximations work on bright stocks. Despite its intensity, color #DFFF03 photographs vividly, enhancing social media impact. Culturally, color #DFFF03 reflects rebellion with purpose. #DFFF03 appears in streetwear, protest art, and eco-activism as a symbol of visibility that refuses to be ignored. Spiritually, #DFFF03 aligns with the solar plexus and sacral chakras combined: willpower fused with vitality. Designers use color #DFFF03 when silence equals complicity. Its power is its voltage—a color that doesn’t ask to be seen. #DFFF03 insists.

Color Conversion

Convert #DFFF03 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#DFFF03
RGB
rgb(223, 255, 3)
HSL
hsl(68°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 0%, 99%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(68°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
66.2079 87.2145 13.4307
Yxy
87.2145 0.3968 0.5227
Hunter Lab
93.3887 -14.4882 22.4429
CIE-Lab
94.8292 -34.4843 91.5268

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#DFFF03 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#DFFF03 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #DFFF03 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#DFFF03

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #DFFF03 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#DFFF03

protanopia

#eded40

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #DFFF03;

Text Color

color: #DFFF03;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #DFFF03;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #DFFF0340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #DFFF03;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DFFF03 0%, #859900 100%);

#DFFF03 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #DFFF03 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.