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#FFDE0B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDE0B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDE0B Color Information

#FFDE0B RGB value is (255, 222, 11). The hex color red value is 255, green is 222, and blue is 11. 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.

#FFDE0B
rgb(255, 222, 11)
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#FFDE0B Color Meaning

Color #FFDE0B communicates clarity, optimism, and stimulating intellect. #FFDE0B bright yellow energizes thought, encourages mental focus, and elevates mood. Psychologically, color #FFDE0B promotes creativity, cheerfulness, and positive decision-making. Culturally, color #FFDE0B is associated with intellect, optimism, and enlightenment in Western traditions, while Eastern practices link #FFDE0B with wisdom, prosperity, and vitality. Fengshui interprets #FFDE0B as a color that enhances learning, focus, and uplifting energy in workspaces or study areas. Spiritually, color #FFDE0B resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and clarity. Its #FFDE0B tone is widely applied in art, design, and interiors to inject brightness, optimism, and stimulating energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDE0B 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
#FFDE0B
RGB
rgb(255, 222, 11)
HSL
hsl(52°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
67.4217 73.5267 10.9552
Yxy
73.5267 0.4438 0.4840
Hunter Lab
85.7477 -1.9637 17.4655
CIE-Lab
88.6983 -5.3657 87.4929

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FFDE0B 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

#FFDE0B 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 #FFDE0B 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 #FFDE0B 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

#FFDE0B

protanopia

#f1f03e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDE0B;

Text Color

color: #FFDE0B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDE0B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDE0B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDE0B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDE0B 0%, #9c8700 100%);

#FFDE0B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDE0B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.