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#FFE501 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE501 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE501 Color Information

#FFE501 RGB value is (255, 229, 1). The hex color red value is 255, green is 229, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 100 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE501 Color Meaning

Color #FFE501 communicates clarity, optimism, and stimulating intellect. #FFE501 bright yellow energizes thought, encourages mental focus, and elevates mood. Psychologically, color #FFE501 promotes creativity, cheerfulness, and positive decision-making. Culturally, color #FFE501 is associated with intellect, optimism, and enlightenment in Western traditions, while Eastern practices link #FFE501 with wisdom, prosperity, and vitality. Fengshui interprets #FFE501 as a color that enhances learning, focus, and uplifting energy in workspaces or study areas. Spiritually, color #FFE501 resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and clarity. Its #FFE501 tone is widely applied in art, design, and interiors to inject brightness, optimism, and stimulating energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE501 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
#FFE501
RGB
rgb(255, 229, 1)
HSL
hsl(54°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 100%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
69.2648 77.3008 11.2986
Yxy
77.3008 0.4388 0.4897
Hunter Lab
87.9209 -3.4391 18.8841
CIE-Lab
90.4599 -8.9318 89.5680

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green229 / 255 (90%)
90%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE501 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

#FFE501 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 #FFE501 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+)

1.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.28:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE501 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

#FFE501

protanopia

#f4f438

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE501;

Text Color

color: #FFE501;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE501;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE50140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE501;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE501 0%, #978800 100%);

#FFE501 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE501 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.