Color swatch image showing #FFD397 with RGB(255,211,151) values

#FFD397 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD397 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD397 Color Information

#FFD397 RGB value is (255, 211, 151). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 151. Its HSL format shows a hue of 35°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 41 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD397 Color Meaning

Color #FFD397 represents soft warmth, approachable composure, and gentle clarity. In color psychology, #FFD397 fosters calm engagement, attentive thinking, and balanced emotional response. In cultures and history, color #FFD397 appears in textiles, ceramics, and decorative design, symbolizing subtle beauty, comfort, and harmonious appeal. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFD397 embodies mindful awareness, patient observation, and deliberate grounding. #FFD397 encourages thoughtful reflection and gentle interaction.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD397 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
#FFD397
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 151)
HSL
hsl(35°, 100%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 41%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(35°, 41%, 100%)
XYZ
70.1202 70.0829 39.1098
Yxy
70.0829 0.3910 0.3908
Hunter Lab
83.7155 2.7307 9.1790
CIE-Lab
87.0375 7.6645 35.4818

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue151 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD397 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

#FFD397 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 #FFD397 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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#FFD397

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.40:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD397 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

#FFD397

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD397;

Text Color

color: #FFD397;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD397;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD39740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD397;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD397 0%, #ea8900 100%);

#FFD397 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD397 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.