Color swatch image showing #FBEC59 with RGB(251,236,89) values

#FBEC59 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBEC59 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBEC59 Color Information

#FBEC59 RGB value is (251, 236, 89). The hex color red value is 251, green is 236, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 65 percent, 2 percent.

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#FBEC59 Color Meaning

Color #FBEC59 signifies optimism, energy, and vibrant illumination. Its bright yellow tone inspires alertness, curiosity, and playful creativity. Psychologically, color #FBEC59 enhances focus, lifts spirits, and encourages communication and learning. Culturally, the color references harvests, sunshine, and festive celebrations, making #FBEC59 popular in design and marketing to attract attention. Color #FBEC59 functions as a bright accent that draws the eye while maintaining warmth. Spiritually, #FBEC59 represents clarity, inspiration, and mental vitality. Color #FBEC59 encourages enthusiasm, growth, and a positive outlook while energizing both mind and environment.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBEC59 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
#FBEC59
RGB
rgb(251, 236, 89)
HSL
hsl(54°, 95%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 65%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 65%, 98%)
XYZ
71.5823 81.2214 21.3557
Yxy
81.2214 0.4110 0.4664
Hunter Lab
90.1229 -4.7057 17.8195
CIE-Lab
92.2301 -11.5989 70.4014

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FBEC59 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

#FBEC59 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 #FBEC59 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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#FBEC59

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 #FBEC59 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

#FBEC59

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBEC59;

Text Color

color: #FBEC59;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBEC59;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBEC5940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBEC59;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBEC59 0%, #c1ae05 100%);

#FBEC59 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBEC59 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.