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#FFE488 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE488 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE488 Color Information

#FFE488 RGB value is (255, 228, 136). The hex color red value is 255, green is 228, and blue is 136. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 47 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE488 Color Meaning

Color #FFE488(Crayola) (#FFE488) conveys warmth, friendliness, and gentle optimism. #FFE488 soft, light yellow evokes sunlight, comfort, and subtle energy. Psychologically, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFE488) promotes cheerfulness, mental clarity, and emotional balance, ideal for brightening environments without overwhelming them. Culturally, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFE488) symbolizes friendliness, hope, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #FFE488 to earth energy, balance, and nurturing. Fengshui considers #FFE488 uplifting and harmonizing, suitable for social or learning spaces. Spiritually, #FFE488 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, warmth, and purposeful focus. In design and arts, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFE488) 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 #FFE488 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
#FFE488
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 136)
HSL
hsl(46°, 100%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 47%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 47%, 100%)
XYZ
73.4273 78.5244 34.5792
Yxy
78.5244 0.3936 0.4210
Hunter Lab
88.6140 -0.9950 13.3002
CIE-Lab
91.0187 -2.5017 48.0623

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue136 / 255 (53%)
53%

CMYK Values

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

Color Variations

#FFE488 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

#FFE488 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 #FFE488 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 #FFE488 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: #FFE488;

Text Color

color: #FFE488;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE488;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE48840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE488;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE488 0%, #e2ad00 100%);

#FFE488 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE488 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.