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#FFE151 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE151 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE151 Color Information

#FFE151 RGB value is (255, 225, 81). The hex color red value is 255, green is 225, and blue is 81. Its HSL format shows a hue of 50°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 68 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE151 Color Meaning

Color #FFE151 conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFE151 rich yellow (#FFE151) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFE151 boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFE151 encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFE151 appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFE151 represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE151 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
#FFE151
RGB
rgb(255, 225, 81)
HSL
hsl(50°, 100%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 68%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(50°, 68%, 100%)
XYZ
69.6504 75.7045 18.7260
Yxy
75.7045 0.4245 0.4614
Hunter Lab
87.0083 -1.8641 16.3375
CIE-Lab
89.7220 -4.9177 71.0569

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue81 / 255 (32%)
32%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow68 / 100 (68%)
68%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE151 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

#FFE151 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 #FFE151 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+)

1.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE151 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

#FFE151

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE151;

Text Color

color: #FFE151;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE151;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE15140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE151;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE151 0%, #c3a300 100%);

#FFE151 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE151 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.