Color swatch image showing #FFD386 with RGB(255,211,134) values

#FFD386 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD386 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD386 Color Information

#FFD386 RGB value is (255, 211, 134). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 134. Its HSL format shows a hue of 38°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD386 Color Meaning

Color #FFD386 embodies warmth, optimism, and energetic vitality. #FFD386 medium golden-orange shade stimulates joy, motivation, and creative initiative. Color #FFD386 psychologically encourages confidence, enthusiasm, and approachable charm, ideal for lively, inspiring environments. In Western culture, color #FFD386 symbolizes wealth, radiance, and celebratory energy. Eastern traditions link #FFD386 to abundance, personal empowerment, and transformative energy. Fengshui uses #FFD386 to energize spaces, promote positivity, and support constructive action. Spiritually, color #FFD386 aligns with the Solar Plexus Chakra, enhancing personal power, creativity, and inner warmth. Designers employ #FFD386 light vivid shade in interiors, fashion, and digital design to create uplifting, cheerful, and visually engaging compositions. Its brightness provides energy without overwhelming adjacent colors.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD386 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
#FFD386
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 134)
HSL
hsl(38°, 100%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 47%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(38°, 47%, 100%)
XYZ
68.8373 69.5698 32.3544
Yxy
69.5698 0.4031 0.4074
Hunter Lab
83.4085 2.1040 10.6688
CIE-Lab
86.7854 5.9789 43.7552

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue134 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD386 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

#FFD386 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 #FFD386 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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#FFD386

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD386 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

#FFD386

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD386;

Text Color

color: #FFD386;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD386;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD38640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD386;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD386 0%, #df8d00 100%);

#FFD386 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD386 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.