Color swatch image showing #F8F500 with RGB(248,245,0) values

#F8F500 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F500 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F500 Color Information

#F8F500 RGB value is (248, 245, 0). The hex color red value is 248, green is 245, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 100 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8F500 Color Meaning

Color #F8F500 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #F8F500 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #F8F500 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #F8F500 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #F8F500 stimulates mental activity; studies show #F8F500 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #F8F500 bridges joy and warning. #F8F500 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #F8F500 carries no earthiness; #F8F500 is pure solar energy. In branding, #F8F500 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #F8F500 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #F8F500 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #F8F500 does not soothe; #F8F500 activates. In art, #F8F500 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #F8F500 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #F8F500 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #F8F500 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F500 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
#F8F500
RGB
rgb(248, 245, 0)
HSL
hsl(59°, 100%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 100%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 100%, 97%)
XYZ
71.3638 85.2613 12.6958
Yxy
85.2613 0.4215 0.5035
Hunter Lab
92.3370 -8.3052 21.8114
CIE-Lab
93.9956 -19.6719 91.9396

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F500 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

#F8F500 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 #F8F500 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+)

1.16:1
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 #F8F500 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

#F8F500

protanopia

#f7f73b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F500;

Text Color

color: #F8F500;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F500;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F50040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F500;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F500 0%, #949100 100%);

#F8F500 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8F500 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.