Color swatch image showing #FFF609 with RGB(255,246,9) values

#FFF609 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF609 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF609 Color Information

#FFF609 RGB value is (255, 246, 9). The hex color red value is 255, green is 246, and blue is 9. 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, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF609 Color Meaning

Color #FFF609 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #FFF609 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #FFF609 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #FFF609 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #FFF609 stimulates mental activity; studies show #FFF609 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #FFF609 bridges joy and warning. #FFF609 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #FFF609 carries no earthiness; #FFF609 is pure solar energy. In branding, #FFF609 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #FFF609 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #FFF609 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #FFF609 does not soothe; #FFF609 activates. In art, #FFF609 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #FFF609 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #FFF609 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #FFF609 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF609 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
#FFF609
RGB
rgb(255, 246, 9)
HSL
hsl(58°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
74.2451 87.1913 13.1749
Yxy
87.1913 0.4252 0.4993
Hunter Lab
93.3763 -7.4899 22.5034
CIE-Lab
94.8194 -17.1872 92.1460

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF609 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

#FFF609 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 #FFF609 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 #FFF609 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

#FFF609

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF609;

Text Color

color: #FFF609;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF609;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF60940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF609;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF609 0%, #9c9700 100%);

#FFF609 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF609 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.