Color swatch image showing #F8F318 with RGB(248,243,24) values

#F8F318 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F318 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F318 Color Information

#F8F318 RGB value is (248, 243, 24). The hex color red value is 248, green is 243, and blue is 24. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 90 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8F318 Color Meaning

Color #F8F318 signifies energetic brightness, optimism, and attention-grabbing vitality. #F8F318 vivid yellow commands focus and stimulates mental clarity. Psychologically, Laser Lemon (#F8F318) promotes creativity, alertness, and spontaneous energy, ideal for environments that require active engagement. In design, Laser Lemon (#F8F318) pairs with dark or neutral shades to produce high-contrast, visually striking combinations. Symbolically, #F8F318 embodies illumination, courage, and a forward-looking mindset, often signaling innovation or daring choices. Spiritually, Laser Lemon (#F8F318) represents personal empowerment, joy, and the awakening of insight. Across cultures, bright yellow hues like Laser Lemon (#F8F318) are linked to optimism, celebration, and mental acuity, making #F8F318 both vibrant and uplifting.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F318 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
#F8F318
RGB
rgb(248, 243, 24)
HSL
hsl(59°, 94%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 90%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 90%, 97%)
XYZ
70.9269 84.1236 13.3634
Yxy
84.1236 0.4211 0.4995
Hunter Lab
91.7189 -7.7001 21.1500
CIE-Lab
93.5042 -18.4831 89.4089

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Blue24 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow90 / 100 (90%)
90%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F318 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

#F8F318 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 #F8F318 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 #F8F318 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F318;

Text Color

color: #F8F318;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F318;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F31840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F318;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F318 0%, #9a9805 100%);

#F8F318 Color FAQs

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