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#FFE487 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE487 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE487 Color Information

#FFE487 RGB value is (255, 228, 135). The hex color red value is 255, green is 228, and blue is 135. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 47 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE487 Color Meaning

Color #FFE487(Crayola) (#FFE487) conveys warmth, friendliness, and gentle optimism. #FFE487 soft, light yellow evokes sunlight, comfort, and subtle energy. Psychologically, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFE487) promotes cheerfulness, mental clarity, and emotional balance, ideal for brightening environments without overwhelming them. Culturally, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFE487) symbolizes friendliness, hope, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #FFE487 to earth energy, balance, and nurturing. Fengshui considers #FFE487 uplifting and harmonizing, suitable for social or learning spaces. Spiritually, #FFE487 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, warmth, and purposeful focus. In design and arts, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFE487) functions as a soft highlight, accent, or cheerful motif. Its light, warm tone pairs well with muted blues, greens, and browns, commonly applied in interior design, playful branding, and natural-themed artwork.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE487 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
#FFE487
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 135)
HSL
hsl(47°, 100%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 47%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 47%, 100%)
XYZ
73.3566 78.4961 34.2066
Yxy
78.4961 0.3943 0.4219
Hunter Lab
88.5980 -1.0309 13.3870
CIE-Lab
91.0058 -2.5937 48.5321

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue135 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE487 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

#FFE487 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 #FFE487 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE487 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE487;

Text Color

color: #FFE487;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE487;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE48740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE487;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE487 0%, #dfaf00 100%);

#FFE487 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE487 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.