Color swatch image showing #F8DE7A with RGB(248,222,122) values

#F8DE7A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8DE7A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8DE7A Color Information

#F8DE7A RGB value is (248, 222, 122). The hex color red value is 248, green is 222, and blue is 122. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 73 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 51 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8DE7A Color Meaning

Color #F8DE7A conveys optimism shaped by calm thinking. #F8DE7A softened yellow (#F8DE7A) avoids sharp brightness, offering clarity without mental strain. #F8DE7A suggests positivity that feels stable rather than impulsive. Psychologically, color #F8DE7A improves mood and cognitive clarity while preventing overstimulation. #F8DE7A helps maintain attention during learning and reflection. Culturally, #F8DE7A appears in educational spaces, wellness products, and gentle visual systems. Spiritually, #F8DE7A represents mental light, emotional balance, and thoughtful hope.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8DE7A 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
#F8DE7A
RGB
rgb(248, 222, 122)
HSL
hsl(48°, 90%, 73%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 51%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 51%, 97%)
XYZ
68.3455 73.6042 29.0172
Yxy
73.6042 0.3998 0.4305
Hunter Lab
85.7929 -1.2866 12.9285
CIE-Lab
88.7351 -3.4966 51.8728

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue122 / 255 (48%)
48%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8DE7A 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

#F8DE7A 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 #F8DE7A 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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#F8DE7A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8DE7A 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

#F8DE7A

protanopia

#eded92

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8DE7A;

Text Color

color: #F8DE7A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8DE7A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8DE7A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8DE7A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8DE7A 0%, #cca50b 100%);

#F8DE7A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8DE7A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.