#F3E5A1 Color Information
#F3E5A1 RGB value is (243, 229, 161). The hex color red value is 243, green is 229, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 34 percent, 5percent.
#F3E5A1 Color Meaning
Color #F3E5A1 signifies warmth, subtle sweetness, and understated calm. #F3E5A1 pale, creamy yellow shade evokes soft sunlight and natural simplicity, promoting a sense of ease and gentle optimism. In color psychology, color #F3E5A1 encourages mental clarity, reduces tension, and fosters a nurturing, approachable atmosphere. Culturally, color #F3E5A1 is often associated with comfort, domesticity, and hospitality. In Western traditions, #F3E5A1 represents refinement and minimalism, while in Eastern symbolism, #F3E5A1 can connect with purity and peaceful energy. Fengshui views #F3E5A1 as a balancing color that enhances harmony in living spaces, particularly in areas meant for relaxation and social interaction. Spiritually, color #F3E5A1 resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, encouraging confidence and personal empowerment. Its light yellow undertones symbolize intellect, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Designers and artists use #F3E5A1 to create soft contrasts, light backgrounds, or calm, welcoming palettes that feel natural and organic.
Color Conversion
Convert #F3E5A1 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.
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Color Variations
#F3E5A1 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
#F3E5A1 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 #F3E5A1 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #F3E5A1 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#F3E5A1 Color FAQs
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