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#FFD151 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD151 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD151 Color Information

#FFD151 RGB value is (255, 209, 81). The hex color red value is 255, green is 209, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 18 percent, 68 percent, 0percent.

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#FFD151 Color Meaning

color #FFD151 conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFD151 rich yellow (#FFD151) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFD151 boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFD151 encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFD151 appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFD151 represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD151 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
#FFD151
RGB
rgb(255, 209, 81)
HSL
hsl(44°, 100%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 68%, 100%)
XYZ
65.5257 67.4550 17.3511
Yxy
67.4550 0.4359 0.4487
Hunter Lab
82.1310 1.0780 13.5800
CIE-Lab
85.7332 3.1951 66.9713

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green209 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta18 / 100 (18%)
18%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD151 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

#FFD151 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 #FFD151 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+)

1.45:1
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 #FFD151 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

#FFD151

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD151;

Text Color

color: #FFD151;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD151;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD15140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD151;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD151 0%, #c38f00 100%);

#FFD151 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD151 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.