#FFB301 Color Information
#FFB301 RGB value is (255, 179, 1). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.
#FFB301 Color Meaning
Color #FFB301 expresses optimism, energy, and radiant achievement. #FFB301 vivid, golden yellow evokes warmth, cheer, and visibility. Psychologically, color #FFB301 inspires confidence, motivation, and attention, stimulating both creative and logical thinking. Culturally, color #FFB301 carries connotations of wealth, honor, and celebration in Western traditions, and in Eastern symbolism #FFB301 connects with abundance, happiness, and vitality. Feng Shui interprets #FFB301 as a power color for wealth and fame areas, supporting recognition and success. Spiritually, #FFB301 aligns with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, courage, and vitality. In arts and design, color #FFB301 acts as a luminous accent, drawing attention to focal points, logos, or decorative details. #FFB301 pairs well with deep blues, purples, or muted greys, offering a dynamic contrast. Its bright, warm tone is ideal for inspiring energy and positivity in visual projects.
Color Conversion
Convert #FFB301 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.
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Color Variations
#FFB301 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
#FFB301 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 #FFB301 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #FFB301 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
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#FFB301 Color FAQs
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