Color swatch image showing #FFD306 with RGB(255,211,6) values

#FFD306 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD306 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD306 Color Information

#FFD306 RGB value is (255, 211, 6). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 6. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD306 Color Meaning

Color #FFD306(NCS) (#FFD306) conveys optimism, clarity, and dynamic energy. #FFD306 bright yellow radiates enthusiasm, cheer, and mental stimulation. Psychologically, Yellow (NCS) (#FFD306) encourages creative thought, alertness, and joyful engagement, energizing spaces or compositions effectively. Culturally, Yellow (NCS) (#FFD306) symbolizes joy, intellect, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #FFD306 to enlightenment, prosperity, and nurturing earth energy. Fengshui uses #FFD306 to enhance brightness, motivation, and mental clarity in living or study areas. Spiritually, #FFD306 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, focus, and empowerment. In design and arts, Yellow (NCS) (#FFD306) functions as a vivid accent or focal color. Its bright, light tone pairs well with blues, greens, and muted neutrals, commonly appearing in branding, artwork, and cheerful interior designs.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD306 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
#FFD306
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 6)
HSL
hsl(49°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
64.5671 67.8617 9.8679
Yxy
67.8617 0.4537 0.4769
Hunter Lab
82.3782 0.0510 15.5455
CIE-Lab
85.9372 0.1513 85.9178

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue6 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD306 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

#FFD306 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 #FFD306 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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#FFD306

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD306 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

#FFD306

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD306;

Text Color

color: #FFD306;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD306;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD30640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD306;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD306 0%, #997d00 100%);

#FFD306 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD306 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.