Color swatch image showing #FFF608 with RGB(255,246,8) values

#FFF608 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF608 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF608 Color Information

#FFF608 RGB value is (255, 246, 8). The hex color red value is 255, green is 246, and blue is 8. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 97 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF608 Color Meaning

Color #FFF608 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #FFF608 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #FFF608 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #FFF608 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #FFF608 stimulates mental activity; studies show #FFF608 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #FFF608 bridges joy and warning. #FFF608 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #FFF608 carries no earthiness; #FFF608 is pure solar energy. In branding, #FFF608 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #FFF608 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #FFF608 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #FFF608 does not soothe; #FFF608 activates. In art, #FFF608 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #FFF608 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #FFF608 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #FFF608 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF608 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
#FFF608
RGB
rgb(255, 246, 8)
HSL
hsl(58°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 97%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 97%, 100%)
XYZ
74.2396 87.1891 13.1461
Yxy
87.1891 0.4253 0.4994
Hunter Lab
93.3751 -7.4927 22.5104
CIE-Lab
94.8184 -17.1945 92.2166

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue8 / 255 (3%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow97 / 100 (97%)
97%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF608 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

#FFF608 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 #FFF608 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+)

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF608 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

#FFF608

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF608;

Text Color

color: #FFF608;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF608;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF60840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF608;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF608 0%, #9c9700 100%);

#FFF608 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF608 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.