#FFE316 Color Meaning and Information

#FFE316 Color Information

#FFE316 RGB value is (255, 227, 22). The hex color red value is 255, green is 227, and blue is 22. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 91 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFE316 Color Meaning

Color #FFE316 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FFE316 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FFE316 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FFE316 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FFE316 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FFE316 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FFE316 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FFE316 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE316 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

#FFE316

RGB

rgb(255, 227, 22)

HSL

hsl(53°, 100%, 54%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 11%, 91%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(53°, 91%, 100%)

XYZ

68.8539 76.2561 11.8490

Yxy

76.2561 0.4387 0.4858

Hunter Lab

87.3247 -2.9432 18.3216

CIE-Lab

89.9781 -7.7467 87.2355

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green227 / 255 (89%)

89%

Blue22 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Yellow91 / 100 (91%)

91%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE316 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

#FFE316 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 #FFE316 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFE316

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 #FFE316 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

#FFE316

protanopia

#f3f348

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE316;

Text Color

color: #FFE316;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE316;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE31640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE316;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE316 0%, #a28f00 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFE316 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.