Color swatch image showing #FFC404 with RGB(255,196,4) values

#FFC404 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFC404 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFC404 Color Information

#FFC404 RGB value is (255, 196, 4). The hex color red value is 255, green is 196, and blue is 4. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFC404 Color Meaning

Color #FFC404 signals high energy, visibility, and dynamic optimism. #FFC404 vibrant orange draws immediate attention, suggesting excitement and urgency. Consequently, color #FFC404 feels bold and invigorating. Psychologically, color #FFC404 enhances alertness, creativity, and rapid responsiveness. #FFC404 promotes enthusiasm and active engagement. Symbolically, color #FFC404 reflects innovation, cultural vitality, and dynamic communication. Spiritually, #FFC404 embodies energizing optimism, proactive energy, and expressive courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC404 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
#FFC404
RGB
rgb(255, 196, 4)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
61.0018 60.7486 8.6254
Yxy
60.7486 0.4679 0.4659
Hunter Lab
77.9414 2.3638 13.2143
CIE-Lab
82.2434 7.8291 83.4899

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue4 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC404 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

#FFC404 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 #FFC404 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFC404

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 #FFC404 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

#FFC404

protanopia

#e5e532

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC404;

Text Color

color: #FFC404;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC404;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC40440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC404;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC404 0%, #997600 100%);

#FFC404 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFC404 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.