Color swatch image showing #FEDF0F with RGB(254,223,15) values
Color swatch image showing #FEDF0F with RGB(254,223,15) values

#FEDF0F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FEDF0F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FEDF0F Color Information

#FEDF0F RGB value is (254, 223, 15). The hex color red value is 254, green is 223, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 94 percent, 0 percent.

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#FEDF0F Color Meaning

Color #FEDF0F represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FEDF0F strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FEDF0F feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FEDF0F stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FEDF0F sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FEDF0F works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FEDF0F links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FEDF0F reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FEDF0F 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
#FEDF0F
RGB
rgb(254, 223, 15)
HSL
hsl(52°, 99%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 94%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 94%, 100%)
XYZ
67.3470 73.8807 11.1628
Yxy
73.8807 0.4419 0.4848
Hunter Lab
85.9539 -2.2970 17.5526
CIE-Lab
88.8661 -6.2536 87.1982

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FEDF0F 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

#FEDF0F 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 #FEDF0F 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
#FEDF0F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FEDF0F 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

#FEDF0F

protanopia

#f1f041

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FEDF0F;

Text Color

color: #FEDF0F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FEDF0F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FEDF0F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FEDF0F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEDF0F 0%, #9e8901 100%);

#FEDF0F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FEDF0F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.