Color swatch image showing #FFE30F with RGB(255,227,15) values
Color swatch image showing #FFE30F with RGB(255,227,15) values

#FFE30F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE30F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE30F Color Information

#FFE30F RGB value is (255, 227, 15). The hex color red value is 255, green is 227, and blue is 15. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 94 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFE30F Color Meaning

Color #FFE30F communicates clarity, optimism, and stimulating intellect. #FFE30F bright yellow energizes thought, encourages mental focus, and elevates mood. Psychologically, color #FFE30F promotes creativity, cheerfulness, and positive decision-making. Culturally, color #FFE30F is associated with intellect, optimism, and enlightenment in Western traditions, while Eastern practices link #FFE30F with wisdom, prosperity, and vitality. Fengshui interprets #FFE30F as a color that enhances learning, focus, and uplifting energy in workspaces or study areas. Spiritually, color #FFE30F resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and clarity. Its #FFE30F tone is widely applied in art, design, and interiors to inject brightness, optimism, and stimulating energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE30F 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
#FFE30F
RGB
rgb(255, 227, 15)
HSL
hsl(53°, 100%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 94%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 94%, 100%)
XYZ
68.7953 76.2327 11.5404
Yxy
76.2327 0.4394 0.4869
Hunter Lab
87.3113 -2.9723 18.3916
CIE-Lab
89.9673 -7.8273 88.0529

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue15 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE30F 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

#FFE30F 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 #FFE30F 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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#FFE30F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE30F 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

#FFE30F

protanopia

#f3f342

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE30F;

Text Color

color: #FFE30F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE30F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE30F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE30F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE30F 0%, #9f8c00 100%);

#FFE30F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE30F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.