#FCF74F Color Meaning and Information

#FCF74F Color Information

#FCF74F RGB value is (252, 247, 79). The hex color red value is 252, green is 247, and blue is 79. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 97 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 69 percent, 1 percent.

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#FCF74F Color Meaning

Color #FCF74F signifies radiant energy, optimistic clarity, and joyful brightness. Its pure yellow tone evokes sunshine and vitality. Psychologically, Lemon Yellow (#FCF74F) enhances focus, creative thinking, and positive emotion. In design, Lemon Yellow (#FCF74F) is ideal for attention-grabbing highlights, cheerful compositions, and vibrant accents. Symbolically, #FCF74F represents clarity, optimism, and intellectual energy. Spiritually, Lemon Yellow (#FCF74F) encourages inner illumination, joyful mindfulness, and mental clarity. Across cultures, #FCF74F embodies light, celebration, and vibrant positivity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FCF74F 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

#FCF74F

RGB

rgb(252, 247, 79)

HSL

hsl(58°, 97%, 65%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 2%, 69%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(58°, 69%, 99%)

XYZ

74.8169 87.7815 20.3974

Yxy

87.7815 0.4088 0.4797

Hunter Lab

93.6918 -7.5057 20.7623

CIE-Lab

95.0689 -17.0834 77.0606

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red252 / 255 (99%)

99%

Green247 / 255 (97%)

97%

Blue79 / 255 (31%)

31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta2 / 100 (2%)

Yellow69 / 100 (69%)

69%

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FCF74F 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

#FCF74F 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 #FCF74F 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:#FCF74F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FCF74F 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

#FCF74F

protanopia

#fafa78

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FCF74F;

Text Color

color: #FCF74F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FCF74F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FCF74F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FCF74F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCF74F 0%, #beb703 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FCF74F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.