#FFCC1B Color Meaning and Information

#FFCC1B Color Information

#FFCC1B RGB value is (255, 204, 27). The hex color red value is 255, green is 204, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 89 percent, 0percent.

#FFCC1B

rgb(255, 204, 27)

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#FFCC1B Color Meaning

Color #FFCC1B signifies concentrated joy, intellectual brightness, and synthetic sunlight. #FFCC1B vibrant, green-tinged yellow is more saturated than a natural lemon, suggesting highlighter pens, caution signs, and vibrant plastic. Psychologically, color #FFCC1B commands attention, stimulates quick thinking, and evokes an artificial, potent form of optimism and alertness. #FFCC1B culturally references safety equipment, postmodern design, and the color of certain energetic sports gear. Spiritually, #FFCC1B 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 #FFCC1B 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

#FFCC1B

RGB

rgb(255, 204, 27)

HSL

hsl(47°, 100%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 20%, 89%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(47°, 89%, 100%)

XYZ

63.0307 64.5249 10.1694

Yxy

64.5249 0.4577 0.4685

Hunter Lab

80.3274 1.2709 14.2268

CIE-Lab

84.2383 3.9599 82.0827

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green204 / 255 (80%)

80%

Blue27 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCC1B 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

#FFCC1B 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 #FFCC1B 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:#FFCC1B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.51:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.51:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.51:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCC1B 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

#FFCC1B

protanopia

#e9e846

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCC1B;

Text Color

color: #FFCC1B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCC1B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCC1B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCC1B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCC1B 0%, #a58100 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFCC1B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.