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#FFCC20 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCC20 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCC20 Color Information

#FFCC20 RGB value is (255, 204, 32). The hex color red value is 255, green is 204, and blue is 32. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 87 percent, 0percent.

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#FFCC20 Color Meaning

Color #FFCC20 represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FFCC20 stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FFCC20 appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFCC20 embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FFCC20 encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCC20 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
#FFCC20
RGB
rgb(255, 204, 32)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 87%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 87%, 100%)
XYZ
63.0936 64.5500 10.5005
Yxy
64.5500 0.4567 0.4673
Hunter Lab
80.3430 1.3003 14.1577
CIE-Lab
84.2513 4.0487 81.1308

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue32 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCC20 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

#FFCC20 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 #FFCC20 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+)

1.51:1
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 #FFCC20 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

#FFCC20

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCC20;

Text Color

color: #FFCC20;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCC20;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCC2040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCC20;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCC20 0%, #a78000 100%);

#FFCC20 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCC20 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.