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#FDDE08 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDDE08 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDDE08 Color Information

#FDDE08 RGB value is (253, 222, 8). The hex color red value is 253, green is 222, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 97 percent, 1percent.

#FDDE08
rgb(253, 222, 8)
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#FDDE08 Color Meaning

Color #FDDE08 communicates clarity, optimism, and stimulating intellect. #FDDE08 bright yellow energizes thought, encourages mental focus, and elevates mood. Psychologically, color #FDDE08 promotes creativity, cheerfulness, and positive decision-making. Culturally, color #FDDE08 is associated with intellect, optimism, and enlightenment in Western traditions, while Eastern practices link #FDDE08 with wisdom, prosperity, and vitality. Fengshui interprets #FDDE08 as a color that enhances learning, focus, and uplifting energy in workspaces or study areas. Spiritually, color #FDDE08 resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and clarity. Its #FDDE08 tone is widely applied in art, design, and interiors to inject brightness, optimism, and stimulating energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDDE08 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
#FDDE08
RGB
rgb(253, 222, 8)
HSL
hsl(52°, 98%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 97%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 97%, 99%)
XYZ
66.6731 73.1427 10.8336
Yxy
73.1427 0.4426 0.4855
Hunter Lab
85.5235 -2.2636 17.3451
CIE-Lab
88.5157 -6.2352 87.5234

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDDE08 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

#FDDE08 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 #FDDE08 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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#FDDE08

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDDE08 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

#FDDE08

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDDE08;

Text Color

color: #FDDE08;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDDE08;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDDE0840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDDE08;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDDE08 0%, #988402 100%);

#FDDE08 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDDE08 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.