#FFD81C Color Meaning and Information

#FFD81C Color Information

#FFD81C RGB value is (255, 216, 28). The hex color red value is 255, green is 216, and blue is 28. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 89 percent, 0percent.

#FFD81C

rgb(255, 216, 28)

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#FFD81C Color Meaning

Color #FFD81C represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FFD81C stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FFD81C appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFD81C embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FFD81C encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD81C 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

#FFD81C

RGB

rgb(255, 216, 28)

HSL

hsl(50°, 100%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 15%, 89%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(50°, 89%, 100%)

XYZ

66.0055 70.4556 11.2190

Yxy

70.4556 0.4469 0.4771

Hunter Lab

83.9378 -0.7495 16.2043

CIE-Lab

87.2198 -2.1373 84.2029

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue28 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD81C 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

#FFD81C 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 #FFD81C 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:#FFD81C

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 #FFD81C 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

#FFD81C

protanopia

#eeee49

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD81C;

Text Color

color: #FFD81C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD81C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD81C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD81C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD81C 0%, #a58900 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFD81C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.