Color swatch image showing #FFDB4B with RGB(255,219,75) values
Color swatch image showing #FFDB4B with RGB(255,219,75) values

#FFDB4B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDB4B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDB4B Color Information

#FFDB4B RGB value is (255, 219, 75). The hex color red value is 255, green is 219, and blue is 75. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 14 percent, 71 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFDB4B Color Meaning

Color #FFDB4B conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFDB4B rich yellow (#FFDB4B) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFDB4B boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFDB4B encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFDB4B appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFDB4B represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDB4B 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
#FFDB4B
RGB
rgb(255, 219, 75)
HSL
hsl(48°, 100%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 71%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 71%, 100%)
XYZ
67.8415 72.4310 17.0616
Yxy
72.4310 0.4312 0.4604
Hunter Lab
85.1064 -0.7928 15.5038
CIE-Lab
88.1757 -2.1892 71.7890

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green219 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue75 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDB4B 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

#FFDB4B 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 #FFDB4B 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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#FFDB4B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDB4B 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

#FFDB4B

protanopia

#efef6e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDB4B;

Text Color

color: #FFDB4B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDB4B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDB4B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDB4B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDB4B 0%, #c09a00 100%);

#FFDB4B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDB4B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.