Color swatch image showing #FFD13B with RGB(255,209,59) values
Color swatch image showing #FFD13B with RGB(255,209,59) values

#FFD13B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD13B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD13B Color Information

#FFD13B RGB value is (255, 209, 59). The hex color red value is 255, green is 209, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD13B Color Meaning

Color #FFD13B is a bright, vivid golden-yellow shade, a warm tone in the yellow spectrum. Color #FFD13B psychologically stimulates enthusiasm, creativity, and positive emotion, fostering motivation and joyful energy. Culturally, color #FFD13B is applied in interiors, branding, and fashion to symbolize warmth, vitality, and optimism. Spiritually, #FFD13B resonates with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, energy flow, and confidence. Feng Shui considers #FFD13B ideal for energizing spaces, promoting creativity, focus, and uplifting vibes in kitchens, studios, or offices.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD13B 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
#FFD13B
RGB
rgb(255, 209, 59)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 77%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 77%, 100%)
XYZ
64.8299 67.1767 13.6872
Yxy
67.1767 0.4450 0.4611
Hunter Lab
81.9614 0.7471 14.3639
CIE-Lab
85.5931 2.2300 74.9728

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD13B 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

#FFD13B 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 #FFD13B 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
#FFD13B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD13B 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

#FFD13B

protanopia

#ebeb5f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD13B;

Text Color

color: #FFD13B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD13B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD13B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD13B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD13B 0%, #b88d00 100%);

#FFD13B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD13B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.