Color swatch image showing #F8F50B with RGB(248,245,11) values

#F8F50B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F50B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F50B Color Information

#F8F50B RGB value is (248, 245, 11). The hex color red value is 248, green is 245, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 96 percent, 3 percent.

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#F8F50B Color Meaning

Color #F8F50B emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #F8F50B approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #F8F50B one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #F8F50B serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #F8F50B stimulates mental activity; studies show #F8F50B enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #F8F50B bridges joy and warning. #F8F50B appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #F8F50B carries no earthiness; #F8F50B is pure solar energy. In branding, #F8F50B signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #F8F50B are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #F8F50B aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #F8F50B does not soothe; #F8F50B activates. In art, #F8F50B has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #F8F50B rejects ambiguity. Designers use #F8F50B when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #F8F50B remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F50B 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
#F8F50B
RGB
rgb(248, 245, 11)
HSL
hsl(59°, 94%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 96%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 96%, 97%)
XYZ
71.4242 85.2854 13.0139
Yxy
85.2854 0.4208 0.5025
Hunter Lab
92.3501 -8.2742 21.7350
CIE-Lab
94.0060 -19.5885 91.1482

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F50B 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

#F8F50B 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 #F8F50B 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.

#FFFFFF
#F8F50B

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 #F8F50B 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

#F8F50B

protanopia

#f7f744

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F50B;

Text Color

color: #F8F50B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F50B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F50B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F50B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F50B 0%, #959205 100%);

#F8F50B Color FAQs

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