Color swatch image showing #FFDB50 with RGB(255,219,80) values

#FFDB50 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDB50 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDB50 Color Information

#FFDB50 RGB value is (255, 219, 80). The hex color red value is 255, green is 219, and blue is 80. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 14 percent, 69 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFDB50 Color Meaning

Color #FFDB50 conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFDB50 rich yellow (#FFDB50) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFDB50 boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFDB50 encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFDB50 appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFDB50 represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDB50 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
#FFDB50
RGB
rgb(255, 219, 80)
HSL
hsl(48°, 100%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 69%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 69%, 100%)
XYZ
68.0195 72.5022 17.9987
Yxy
72.5022 0.4291 0.4574
Hunter Lab
85.1482 -0.7059 15.2957
CIE-Lab
88.2098 -1.9459 69.9087

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green219 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue80 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDB50 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

#FFDB50 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 #FFDB50 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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#FFDB50

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDB50 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

#FFDB50

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDB50;

Text Color

color: #FFDB50;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDB50;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDB5040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDB50;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDB50 0%, #c39c00 100%);

#FFDB50 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDB50 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.