Color swatch image showing #FDEE0C with RGB(253,238,12) values

#FDEE0C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDEE0C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDEE0C Color Information

#FDEE0C RGB value is (253, 238, 12). The hex color red value is 253, green is 238, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 95 percent, 1 percent.

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#FDEE0C Color Meaning

Color #FDEE0C radiates pure luminosity, artistic precision, and golden clarity. As a historic pigment used by 19th century painters, #FDEE0C vivid yellow mimics sunlight at its clearest—intense but not harsh. Psychologically, color #FDEE0C heightens attention and mood without triggering anxiety, making #FDEE0C effective in educational tools, safety signage, and creative interfaces that reward focus. Unlike cadmium or lemon yellows, #FDEE0C carries a slight warmth that prevents visual fatigue. In color theory, #FDEE0C sits near the peak of human luminance perception—meaning #FDEE0C feels brighter than #FDEE0C technically is. Spiritually, #FDEE0C represents insight that arrives suddenly but lasts. Use color #FDEE0C when your brand must shine without burning, especially in contexts where clarity is both aesthetic and ethical.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDEE0C 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
#FDEE0C
RGB
rgb(253, 238, 12)
HSL
hsl(56°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 95%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 95%, 99%)
XYZ
71.1489 82.0583 12.4367
Yxy
82.0583 0.4295 0.4954
Hunter Lab
90.5860 -5.7648 20.5358
CIE-Lab
92.6006 -14.1156 90.2036

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDEE0C 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

#FDEE0C 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 #FDEE0C 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
#FDEE0C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDEE0C 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

#FDEE0C

protanopia

#f7f643

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDEE0C;

Text Color

color: #FDEE0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDEE0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDEE0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDEE0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDEE0C 0%, #9b9002 100%);

#FDEE0C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDEE0C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.