#FAD221 Color Meaning and Information

#FAD221 Color Information

#FAD221 RGB value is (250, 210, 33). The hex color red value is 250, green is 210, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 16 percent, 87 percent, 2percent.

#FAD221

rgb(250, 210, 33)

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#FAD221 Color Meaning

color #FAD221 represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FAD221 stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FAD221 appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FAD221 embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FAD221 encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FAD221 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

#FAD221

RGB

rgb(250, 210, 33)

HSL

hsl(49°, 96%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 16%, 87%, 2%)

HSV

hsv(49°, 87%, 98%)

XYZ

62.7454 66.5270 10.9728

Yxy

66.5270 0.4474 0.4744

Hunter Lab

81.5641 -0.3689 14.7768

CIE-Lab

85.2645 -1.1222 81.5227

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)

98%

Green210 / 255 (82%)

82%

Blue33 / 255 (13%)

13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Yellow87 / 100 (87%)

87%

Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FAD221 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

#FAD221 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 #FAD221 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FAD221

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 #FAD221 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

#FAD221

protanopia

#e9e84c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FAD221;

Text Color

color: #FAD221;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FAD221;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FAD22140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FAD221;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAD221 0%, #a18403 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FAD221 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.