#FFC402 Color Meaning and Information

#FFC402 Color Information

#FFC402 RGB value is (255, 196, 2). The hex color red value is 255, green is 196, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFC402 Color Meaning

Color #FFC402 signals high energy, visibility, and dynamic optimism. #FFC402 vibrant orange draws immediate attention, suggesting excitement and urgency. Consequently, color #FFC402 feels bold and invigorating. Psychologically, color #FFC402 enhances alertness, creativity, and rapid responsiveness. #FFC402 promotes enthusiasm and active engagement. Symbolically, color #FFC402 reflects innovation, cultural vitality, and dynamic communication. Spiritually, #FFC402 embodies energizing optimism, proactive energy, and expressive courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC402 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

#FFC402

RGB

rgb(255, 196, 2)

HSL

hsl(46°, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 23%, 99%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(46°, 99%, 100%)

XYZ

60.9909 60.7442 8.5677

Yxy

60.7442 0.4681 0.4662

Hunter Lab

77.9386 2.3588 13.2260

CIE-Lab

82.2411 7.8135 83.6778

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Yellow99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC402 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

#FFC402 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 #FFC402 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFC402

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.60:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFC402 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

#FFC402

protanopia

#e5e531

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC402;

Text Color

color: #FFC402;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC402;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC40240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC402;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC402 0%, #977400 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFC402 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.