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#F5F600 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F5F600 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F5F600 Color Information

#F5F600 RGB value is (245, 246, 0). The hex color red value is 245, green is 246, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 100 percent, 4percent.

#F5F600
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#F5F600 Color Meaning

Color #F5F600 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #F5F600 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #F5F600 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #F5F600 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #F5F600 stimulates mental activity; studies show #F5F600 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #F5F600 bridges joy and warning. #F5F600 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #F5F600 carries no earthiness; #F5F600 is pure solar energy. In branding, #F5F600 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #F5F600 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #F5F600 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #F5F600 does not soothe; #F5F600 activates. In art, #F5F600 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #F5F600 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #F5F600 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #F5F600 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #F5F600 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
#F5F600
RGB
rgb(245, 246, 0)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 100%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 100%, 96%)
XYZ
70.6120 85.3240 12.7475
Yxy
85.3240 0.4186 0.5058
Hunter Lab
92.3710 -9.0051 21.8239
CIE-Lab
94.0226 -21.3898 91.8536

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F5F600 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

#F5F600 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 #F5F600 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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#F5F600

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.16:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F5F600 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

#F5F600

protanopia

#f5f53c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F5F600;

Text Color

color: #F5F600;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F5F600;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5F60040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F5F600;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5F600 0%, #919100 100%);

#F5F600 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F5F600 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.