Color swatch image showing #F4BC0A with RGB(244,188,10) values
Color swatch image showing #F4BC0A with RGB(244,188,10) values

#F4BC0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F4BC0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F4BC0A Color Information

#F4BC0A RGB value is (244, 188, 10). The hex color red value is 244, green is 188, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 92 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 96 percent, 4 percent.

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#F4BC0A Color Meaning

Color #F4BC0A signifies intensified harvest, vibrant tradition, and friendly opulence. #F4BC0A bright, warm yellow is a lighter variant, suggesting marigolds, festivity, and a more accessible, cheerful form of gold. Psychologically, color #F4BC0A stimulates optimism and sociability while retaining connotations of value and reward. #F4BC0A culturally references celebration decor, vibrant folk art, and the color of certain ripe fruits. Spiritually, #F4BC0A color represents abundant joy, communal prosperity, and spiritual wealth that is shared and luminous, acting as a beacon of generous and welcoming success.

Color Conversion

Convert #F4BC0A 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
#F4BC0A
RGB
rgb(244, 188, 10)
HSL
hsl(46°, 92%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 96%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 96%, 96%)
XYZ
55.3462 55.2215 8.0289
Yxy
55.2215 0.4667 0.4656
Hunter Lab
74.3112 1.9758 11.4113
CIE-Lab
79.1687 7.3192 80.2161

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red244 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green188 / 255 (74%)
74%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F4BC0A 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

#F4BC0A 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 #F4BC0A 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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#F4BC0A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.74:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F4BC0A 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

#F4BC0A

protanopia

#dcdb35

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F4BC0A;

Text Color

color: #F4BC0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F4BC0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F4BC0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F4BC0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4BC0A 0%, #917006 100%);

#F4BC0A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F4BC0A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.