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#FFBF23 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBF23 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBF23 Color Information

#FFBF23 RGB value is (255, 191, 35). The hex color red value is 255, green is 191, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of57 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 86 percent, 0percent.

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#FFBF23 Color Meaning

Color #FFBF23 signifies concentrated joy, intellectual brightness, and synthetic sunlight. #FFBF23 vibrant, green-tinged yellow is more saturated than a natural lemon, suggesting highlighter pens, caution signs, and vibrant plastic. Psychologically, color #FFBF23 commands attention, stimulates quick thinking, and evokes an artificial, potent form of optimism and alertness. #FFBF23 culturally references safety equipment, postmodern design, and the color of certain energetic sports gear. Spiritually, #FFBF23 color represents sharpened awareness, joy as a tool, and light that is manufactured for maximum effect, acting as a powerful mental stimulant and attention beacon.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBF23 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
#FFBF23
RGB
rgb(255, 191, 35)
HSL
hsl(43°, 100%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 86%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(43°, 86%, 100%)
XYZ
60.1742 58.6430 9.7378
Yxy
58.6430 0.4681 0.4562
Hunter Lab
76.5787 3.1581 12.2147
CIE-Lab
81.0949 10.8200 77.9654

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBF23 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

#FFBF23 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 #FFBF23 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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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 #FFBF23 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

#FFBF23

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBF23;

Text Color

color: #FFBF23;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBF23;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBF2340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBF23;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBF23 0%, #aa7a00 100%);

#FFBF23 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBF23 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.