Color swatch image showing #FBEC57 with RGB(251,236,87) values

#FBEC57 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBEC57 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBEC57 Color Information

#FBEC57 RGB value is (251, 236, 87). The hex color red value is 251, green is 236, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 65 percent, 2 percent.

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#FBEC57 Color Meaning

Color #FBEC57 signifies optimism, energy, and vibrant illumination. Its bright yellow tone inspires alertness, curiosity, and playful creativity. Psychologically, color #FBEC57 enhances focus, lifts spirits, and encourages communication and learning. Culturally, the color references harvests, sunshine, and festive celebrations, making #FBEC57 popular in design and marketing to attract attention. Color #FBEC57 functions as a bright accent that draws the eye while maintaining warmth. Spiritually, #FBEC57 represents clarity, inspiration, and mental vitality. Color #FBEC57 encourages enthusiasm, growth, and a positive outlook while energizing both mind and environment.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBEC57 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
#FBEC57
RGB
rgb(251, 236, 87)
HSL
hsl(55°, 95%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 65%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 65%, 98%)
XYZ
71.4994 81.1883 20.9193
Yxy
81.1883 0.4118 0.4677
Hunter Lab
90.1046 -4.7478 17.9222
CIE-Lab
92.2154 -11.7111 71.1730

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FBEC57 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

#FBEC57 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 #FBEC57 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
#FBEC57

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FBEC57 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

#FBEC57

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBEC57;

Text Color

color: #FBEC57;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBEC57;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBEC5740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBEC57;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBEC57 0%, #beaf05 100%);

#FBEC57 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBEC57 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.