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#FBAF00 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBAF00 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBAF00 Color Information

#FBAF00 RGB value is (251, 175, 0). The hex color red value is 251, green is 175, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 100 percent, 2percent.

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#FBAF00 Color Meaning

color #FBAF00 expresses optimism, energy, and radiant achievement. #FBAF00 vivid, golden yellow evokes warmth, cheer, and visibility. Psychologically, Color #FBAF00 inspires confidence, motivation, and attention, stimulating both creative and logical thinking. Culturally, Color #FBAF00 carries connotations of wealth, honor, and celebration in Western traditions, and in Eastern symbolism #FBAF00 connects with abundance, happiness, and vitality. Feng Shui interprets #FBAF00 as a power color for wealth and fame areas, supporting recognition and success. Spiritually, #FBAF00 aligns with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, courage, and vitality. In arts and design, Color #FBAF00 acts as a luminous accent, drawing attention to focal points, logos, or decorative details. #FBAF00 pairs well with deep blues, purples, or muted greys, offering a dynamic contrast. Its bright, warm tone is ideal for inspiring energy and positivity in visual projects.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBAF00 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
#FBAF00
RGB
rgb(251, 175, 0)
HSL
hsl(42°, 100%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 100%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 100%, 98%)
XYZ
55.1136 51.1692 6.9718
Yxy
51.1692 0.4866 0.4518
Hunter Lab
71.5326 4.3087 10.2772
CIE-Lab
76.7814 17.0235 79.9552

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green175 / 255 (69%)
69%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FBAF00 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

#FBAF00 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 #FBAF00 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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#FBAF00

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FBAF00 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

#FBAF00

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBAF00;

Text Color

color: #FBAF00;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBAF00;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBAF0040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBAF00;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBAF00 0%, #946800 100%);

#FBAF00 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBAF00 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.