Color swatch image showing #FFF006 with RGB(255,240,6) values
Color swatch image showing #FFF006 with RGB(255,240,6) values

#FFF006 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF006 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF006 Color Information

#FFF006 RGB value is (255, 240, 6). The hex color red value is 255, green is 240, and blue is 6. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF006 Color Meaning

Color #FFF006 embodies optimism, clarity, and gentle cheerfulness. #FFF006 light, bright yellow evokes sunlight, joy, and mental upliftment. Psychologically, color #FFF006 stimulates creativity, alertness, and positivity, creating a cheerful and energetic environment. Culturally, color #FFF006 symbolizes friendship, joy, and warmth in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #FFF006 to enlightenment, earth energy, and mental clarity. Fengshui considers #FFF006 uplifting and energizing, enhancing spaces for study, creativity, or social interaction. Spiritually, #FFF006 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, promoting confidence, willpower, and focused energy. In design and arts, color #FFF006 works as a bright accent, cheerful focal point, or illuminating background. Its light, vivid tone pairs well with blues, purples, and neutral shades, appearing in branding, interior design, and expressive artwork.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF006 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
#FFF006
RGB
rgb(255, 240, 6)
HSL
hsl(56°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
72.4330 83.5933 12.4898
Yxy
83.5933 0.4298 0.4961
Hunter Lab
91.4294 -5.9671 21.1631
CIE-Lab
93.2736 -14.3016 91.2261

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue6 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF006 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

#FFF006 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 #FFF006 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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#FFF006

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF006 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

#FFF006

protanopia

#f9f83f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF006;

Text Color

color: #FFF006;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF006;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF00640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF006;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF006 0%, #998f00 100%);

#FFF006 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF006 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.