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#FFE499 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE499 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE499 Color Information

#FFE499 RGB value is (255, 228, 153). The hex color red value is 255, green is 228, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 40 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE499 Color Meaning

Color #FFE499 conveys gentle illumination, optimism, and natural vibrancy. #FFE499 pale yellow tone evokes sunlit warmth and soft energy, promoting cheerful engagement. Consequently, color #FFE499 feels uplifting yet calming. Psychologically, color #FFE499 enhances mood, creativity, and openness. #FFE499 fosters clarity and subtle motivation. Symbolically, color #FFE499 represents renewal, light, and cultural associations with joy and clarity. Spiritually, #FFE499 reflects enlightenment, optimism, and gentle energy flow.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE499 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
#FFE499
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 153)
HSL
hsl(44°, 100%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 40%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 40%, 100%)
XYZ
74.7332 79.0467 41.4557
Yxy
79.0467 0.3828 0.4049
Hunter Lab
88.9082 -0.3292 11.6913
CIE-Lab
91.2554 -0.8185 39.9666

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE499 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

#FFE499 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 #FFE499 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+)

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE499 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: #FFE499;

Text Color

color: #FFE499;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE499;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE49940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE499;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE499 0%, #eaac00 100%);

#FFE499 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE499 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.