Color swatch image showing #FFB308 with RGB(255,179,8) values

#FFB308 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB308 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB308 Color Information

#FFB308 RGB value is (255, 179, 8). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 97 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB308 Color Meaning

Color #FFB308 expresses optimism, energy, and radiant achievement. #FFB308 vivid, golden yellow evokes warmth, cheer, and visibility. Psychologically, color #FFB308 inspires confidence, motivation, and attention, stimulating both creative and logical thinking. Culturally, color #FFB308 carries connotations of wealth, honor, and celebration in Western traditions, and in Eastern symbolism #FFB308 connects with abundance, happiness, and vitality. Feng Shui interprets #FFB308 as a power color for wealth and fame areas, supporting recognition and success. Spiritually, #FFB308 aligns with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, courage, and vitality. In arts and design, color #FFB308 acts as a luminous accent, drawing attention to focal points, logos, or decorative details. #FFB308 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 #FFB308 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
#FFB308
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 8)
HSL
hsl(42°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 97%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(42°, 97%, 100%)
XYZ
57.4039 53.5177 7.5342
Yxy
53.5177 0.4846 0.4518
Hunter Lab
73.1558 4.4460 10.9406
CIE-Lab
78.1797 16.6936 80.2702

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB308 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

#FFB308 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 #FFB308 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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#FFB308

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB308 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

#FFB308

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB308;

Text Color

color: #FFB308;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB308;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB30840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB308;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB308 0%, #9c6d00 100%);

#FFB308 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB308 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.