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#FFC859 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFC859 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFC859 Color Information

#FFC859 RGB value is (255, 200, 89). The hex color red value is 255, green is 200, and blue is 89. Its HSL format shows a hue of 40°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 22 percent, 65 percent, 0percent.

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#FFC859 Color Meaning

color #FFC859 conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFC859 rich yellow (#FFC859) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFC859 boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFC859 encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFC859 appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFC859 represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC859 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
#FFC859
RGB
rgb(255, 200, 89)
HSL
hsl(40°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 65%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(40°, 65%, 100%)
XYZ
63.6974 63.2898 18.3101
Yxy
63.2898 0.4384 0.4356
Hunter Lab
79.5549 2.6200 11.8657
CIE-Lab
83.5946 8.2663 61.3222

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green200 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue89 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC859 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

#FFC859 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 #FFC859 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+)

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFC859 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

#FFC859

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC859;

Text Color

color: #FFC859;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC859;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC85940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC859;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC859 0%, #c68400 100%);

#FFC859 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFC859 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.