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#FFDE0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDE0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDE0A Color Information

#FFDE0A RGB value is (255, 222, 10). The hex color red value is 255, green is 222, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 96 percent, 0percent.

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#FFDE0A Color Meaning

Color #FFDE0A communicates clarity, optimism, and stimulating intellect. #FFDE0A bright yellow energizes thought, encourages mental focus, and elevates mood. Psychologically, color #FFDE0A promotes creativity, cheerfulness, and positive decision-making. Culturally, color #FFDE0A is associated with intellect, optimism, and enlightenment in Western traditions, while Eastern practices link #FFDE0A with wisdom, prosperity, and vitality. Fengshui interprets #FFDE0A as a color that enhances learning, focus, and uplifting energy in workspaces or study areas. Spiritually, color #FFDE0A resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and clarity. Its #FFDE0A tone is widely applied in art, design, and interiors to inject brightness, optimism, and stimulating energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDE0A 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
#FFDE0A
RGB
rgb(255, 222, 10)
HSL
hsl(52°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
67.4161 73.5245 10.9256
Yxy
73.5245 0.4439 0.4841
Hunter Lab
85.7464 -1.9665 17.4721
CIE-Lab
88.6973 -5.3735 87.5749

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDE0A 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

#FFDE0A 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 #FFDE0A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDE0A 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

#FFDE0A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDE0A;

Text Color

color: #FFDE0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDE0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDE0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDE0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDE0A 0%, #9c8700 100%);

#FFDE0A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDE0A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.