#FFE31B Color Meaning and Information

#FFE31B Color Information

#FFE31B RGB value is (255, 227, 27). The hex color red value is 255, green is 227, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 89 percent, 0percent.

#FFE31B

rgb(255, 227, 27)

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#FFE31B Color Meaning

Color #FFE31B represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FFE31B strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FFE31B feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FFE31B stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FFE31B sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FFE31B works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FFE31B links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FFE31B reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE31B 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

#FFE31B

RGB

rgb(255, 227, 27)

HSL

hsl(53°, 100%, 55%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 11%, 89%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(53°, 89%, 100%)

XYZ

68.9069 76.2773 12.1281

Yxy

76.2773 0.4380 0.4849

Hunter Lab

87.3369 -2.9169 18.2582

CIE-Lab

89.9879 -7.6738 86.5084

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green227 / 255 (89%)

89%

Blue27 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta11 / 100 (11%)

11%

Yellow89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE31B 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

#FFE31B 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 #FFE31B 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:#FFE31B

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 #FFE31B 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

#FFE31B

protanopia

#f3f34b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE31B;

Text Color

color: #FFE31B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE31B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE31B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE31B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE31B 0%, #a59100 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFE31B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.