Color swatch image showing Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) with RGB(250,210,1) values

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) Color Information

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) RGB value is (250, 210, 1). The hex color red value is 250, green is 210, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 16 percent, 100 percent, 2 percent.

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Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) Color Meaning

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) conveys cheerful vitality, stimulating optimism, and mental clarity. This bright golden-yellow encourages focus, energy, and positive engagement. Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) psychologically supports creativity, motivation, and confidence, making it ideal for active or learning environments. Culturally, Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) is linked to visibility, celebration, and intellect in Western contexts. Eastern symbolism associates it with enlightenment, prosperity, and constructive energy. Fengshui interprets this vibrant yellow as energizing, perfect for workspaces, kitchens, or areas promoting activity and optimism. Spiritually, Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) aligns with the Solar Plexus Chakra, enhancing personal power, decision-making, and enthusiasm. Designers and artists use this vivid tone in interiors, branding, and digital media to create high-impact accents, cheerful focal points, and lively visual energy. Its bright saturation ensures visibility and positivity.

Color Conversion

Convert Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) 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
#FAD201
RGB
rgb(250, 210, 1)
HSL
hsl(50°, 99%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 100%, 98%)
XYZ
62.4764 66.4194 9.5561
Yxy
66.4194 0.4512 0.4797
Hunter Lab
81.4981 -0.4950 15.0770
CIE-Lab
85.2099 -1.5099 85.6200

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green210 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) 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

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) 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 Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) 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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#FAD201

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FAD201 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

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201)

protanopia

#e9e834

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAD201;

Text Color

color: #FAD201;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAD201;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAD20140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAD201;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAD201 0%, #937b01 100%);

Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Traffic Yellow (#FAD201) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.