Color swatch image showing #FFC416 with RGB(255,196,22) values

#FFC416 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFC416 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFC416 Color Information

#FFC416 RGB value is (255, 196, 22). The hex color red value is 255, green is 196, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 91 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFC416 Color Meaning

Color #FFC416 represents confidence, visibility, and cultural richness. #FFC416 deep golden yellow (#FFC416) carries strength and warmth without fragility, commanding attention through clarity. Psychologically, color #FFC416 boosts alertness and decisiveness. #FFC416 encourages optimism paired with action. Culturally, #FFC416 appears in traditional garments, ceremonial objects, and high impact branding. Spiritually, #FFC416 represents abundance, mental sharpness, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC416 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
#FFC416
RGB
rgb(255, 196, 22)
HSL
hsl(45°, 100%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 91%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 91%, 100%)
XYZ
61.1247 60.7978 9.2726
Yxy
60.7978 0.4659 0.4634
Hunter Lab
77.9729 2.4199 13.0833
CIE-Lab
82.2699 8.0044 81.4388

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green196 / 255 (77%)
77%
Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC416 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

#FFC416 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 #FFC416 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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#FFC416

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 #FFC416 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

#FFC416

protanopia

#e5e540

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC416;

Text Color

color: #FFC416;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC416;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC41640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC416;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC416 0%, #a27900 100%);

#FFC416 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFC416 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.