Color swatch image showing #F8F506 with RGB(248,245,6) values

#F8F506 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F506 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F506 Color Information

#F8F506 RGB value is (248, 245, 6). The hex color red value is 248, green is 245, and blue is 6. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 98 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8F506 Color Meaning

Color #F8F506 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #F8F506 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #F8F506 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #F8F506 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #F8F506 stimulates mental activity; studies show #F8F506 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #F8F506 bridges joy and warning. #F8F506 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #F8F506 carries no earthiness; #F8F506 is pure solar energy. In branding, #F8F506 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #F8F506 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #F8F506 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #F8F506 does not soothe; #F8F506 activates. In art, #F8F506 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #F8F506 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #F8F506 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #F8F506 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F506 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
#F8F506
RGB
rgb(248, 245, 6)
HSL
hsl(59°, 95%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 98%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 98%, 97%)
XYZ
71.3967 85.2744 12.8689
Yxy
85.2744 0.4211 0.5030
Hunter Lab
92.3441 -8.2883 21.7698
CIE-Lab
94.0012 -19.6266 91.5073

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue6 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F506 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

#F8F506 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 #F8F506 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 #F8F506 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

#F8F506

protanopia

#f7f740

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F506;

Text Color

color: #F8F506;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F506;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F50640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F506;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F506 0%, #939104 100%);

#F8F506 Color FAQs

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