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#F8F301 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F301 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F301 Color Information

#F8F301 RGB value is (248, 243, 1). The hex color red value is 248, green is 243, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 100 percent, 3percent.

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#F8F301 Color Meaning

color #F8F301 radiates pure luminosity, artistic precision, and golden clarity. As a historic pigment used by 19th century painters, #F8F301 vivid yellow mimics sunlight at its clearest—intense but not harsh. Psychologically, Color #F8F301 heightens attention and mood without triggering anxiety, making #F8F301 effective in educational tools, safety signage, and creative interfaces that reward focus. Unlike cadmium or lemon yellows, #F8F301 carries a slight warmth that prevents visual fatigue. In color theory, #F8F301 sits near the peak of human luminance perception—meaning #F8F301 feels brighter than #F8F301 technically is. Spiritually, #F8F301 represents insight that arrives suddenly but lasts. Use color #F8F301 when your brand must shine without burning, especially in contexts where clarity is both aesthetic and ethical.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F301 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
#F8F301
RGB
rgb(248, 243, 1)
HSL
hsl(59°, 99%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 100%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 100%, 97%)
XYZ
70.7675 84.0598 12.5240
Yxy
84.0598 0.4229 0.5023
Hunter Lab
91.6841 -7.7814 21.3501
CIE-Lab
93.4765 -18.7038 91.4872

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F301 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

#F8F301 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 #F8F301 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8F301 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

#F8F301

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F301;

Text Color

color: #F8F301;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F301;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F30140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F301;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F301 0%, #939101 100%);

#F8F301 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8F301 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.