Color swatch image showing #FFBF02 with RGB(255,191,2) values

#FFBF02 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBF02 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBF02 Color Information

#FFBF02 RGB value is (255, 191, 2). The hex color red value is 255, green is 191, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBF02 Color Meaning

Color #FFBF02 signals high energy, visibility, and dynamic optimism. #FFBF02 vibrant orange draws immediate attention, suggesting excitement and urgency. Consequently, color #FFBF02 feels bold and invigorating. Psychologically, color #FFBF02 enhances alertness, creativity, and rapid responsiveness. #FFBF02 promotes enthusiasm and active engagement. Symbolically, color #FFBF02 reflects innovation, cultural vitality, and dynamic communication. Spiritually, #FFBF02 embodies energizing optimism, proactive energy, and expressive courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBF02 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
#FFBF02
RGB
rgb(255, 191, 2)
HSL
hsl(45°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 99%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 99%, 100%)
XYZ
59.8818 58.5260 8.1980
Yxy
58.5260 0.4730 0.4623
Hunter Lab
76.5023 3.0261 12.5210
CIE-Lab
81.0303 10.4018 82.8413

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBF02 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

#FFBF02 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 #FFBF02 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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#FFBF02

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBF02 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

#FFBF02

protanopia

#e3e330

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBF02;

Text Color

color: #FFBF02;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBF02;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBF0240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBF02;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBF02 0%, #977100 100%);

#FFBF02 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBF02 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.