Color swatch image showing #FFEC7F with RGB(255,236,127) values

#FFEC7F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEC7F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEC7F Color Information

#FFEC7F RGB value is (255, 236, 127). The hex color red value is 255, green is 236, and blue is 127. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 50 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFEC7F Color Meaning

Color #FFEC7F(Crayola) (#FFEC7F) conveys warmth, friendliness, and gentle optimism. #FFEC7F soft, light yellow evokes sunlight, comfort, and subtle energy. Psychologically, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC7F) promotes cheerfulness, mental clarity, and emotional balance, ideal for brightening environments without overwhelming them. Culturally, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC7F) symbolizes friendliness, hope, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #FFEC7F to earth energy, balance, and nurturing. Fengshui considers #FFEC7F uplifting and harmonizing, suitable for social or learning spaces. Spiritually, #FFEC7F resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, warmth, and purposeful focus. In design and arts, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC7F) 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 #FFEC7F 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
#FFEC7F
RGB
rgb(255, 236, 127)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 50%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 50%, 100%)
XYZ
75.0662 82.7832 32.1010
Yxy
82.7832 0.3952 0.4358
Hunter Lab
90.9853 -3.0594 15.5643
CIE-Lab
92.9194 -7.3065 54.6804

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue127 / 255 (50%)
50%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEC7F 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

#FFEC7F 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 #FFEC7F 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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#FFEC7F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEC7F 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

#FFEC7F

protanopia

#f7f799

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEC7F;

Text Color

color: #FFEC7F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEC7F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEC7F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEC7F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEC7F 0%, #dcbb00 100%);

#FFEC7F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEC7F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.