#FFD815 Color Meaning and Information

#FFD815 Color Information

#FFD815 RGB value is (255, 216, 21). The hex color red value is 255, green is 216, and blue is 21. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 92 percent, 0percent.

#FFD815

rgb(255, 216, 21)

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#FFD815 Color Meaning

Color #FFD815 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FFD815 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FFD815 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FFD815 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FFD815 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FFD815 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FFD815 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FFD815 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD815 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

#FFD815

RGB

rgb(255, 216, 21)

HSL

hsl(50°, 100%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 15%, 92%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(50°, 92%, 100%)

XYZ

65.9312 70.4259 10.8281

Yxy

70.4259 0.4479 0.4785

Hunter Lab

83.9201 -0.7853 16.2895

CIE-Lab

87.2053 -2.2408 85.2799

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue21 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow92 / 100 (92%)

92%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD815 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

#FFD815 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 #FFD815 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFD815

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.39:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.39:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.39:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD815 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

#FFD815

protanopia

#eeee44

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD815;

Text Color

color: #FFD815;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD815;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD81540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD815;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD815 0%, #a28700 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFD815 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.