Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) Color Meaning and Information

Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) Color Information

Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) RGB value is (243, 218, 11). The hex color red value is 243, green is 218, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 95 percent, 5 percent.

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Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) Color Meaning

Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. This strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. It feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) stimulates mental speed and awareness. It sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. It works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. It reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) 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

#F3DA0B

RGB

rgb(243, 218, 11)

HSL

hsl(54°, 91%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 10%, 95%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(54°, 95%, 95%)

XYZ

62.0940 69.2217 10.4050

Yxy

69.2217 0.4381 0.4884

Hunter Lab

83.1996 -2.8613 15.9319

CIE-Lab

86.6137 -8.4497 85.4827

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green218 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) 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

Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) 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 Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#F3DA0B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.41:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.41:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.41:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F3DA0B 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

Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B)

protanopia

#e8e83d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F3DA0B;

Text Color

color: #F3DA0B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F3DA0B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F3DA0B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F3DA0B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3DA0B 0%, #908207 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.