Color swatch image showing #FFF68E with RGB(255,246,142) values

#FFF68E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF68E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF68E Color Information

#FFF68E RGB value is (255, 246, 142). The hex color red value is 255, green is 246, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF68E Color Meaning

Color #FFF68E radiates luminous ease, cheerful neutrality, and sun-bleached simplicity. As the lightest in the Khaki series (RGB 255, 246, 143), #FFF68E borders on pale gold but retains a greenish undertone that prevents #FFF68E from feeling gaudy or artificial. Color #FFF68E glows with the diffused warmth of morning light through linen curtains—inviting but never demanding. #FFF68E high-key tone improves mood in interior spaces while maintaining enough complexity to avoid visual flatness, unlike pure pastels. In digital contexts, color #FFF68E functions as a highlight or accent that draws the eye without overwhelming. Its inclusion in the X11 color list ties #FFF68E to early computing graphics, yet its organic feel keeps #FFF68E relevant in modern wellness and lifestyle branding. Culturally, #FFF68E evokes dried wildflowers, sun-bleached driftwood, and vintage postcards—linking #FFF68E to nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #FFF68E suggests memory preserved in amber: warm, transparent, slightly faded. Psychologically, #FFF68E hue balances stimulation and calm. While bright yellows can induce anxiety in large doses, color #FFF68E’s green bias tempers its energy, creating a tone that uplifts without agitating. #FFF68E’s especially effective in children’s learning apps or senior care interfaces where clarity and comfort must coexist. Symbolically, color #FFF68E represents gentle awakening—awareness that arrives softly, like dawn after a long night.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF68E 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
#FFF68E
RGB
rgb(255, 246, 142)
HSL
hsl(55°, 100%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 44%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 44%, 100%)
XYZ
79.0783 89.1245 38.6261
Yxy
89.1245 0.3823 0.4309
Hunter Lab
94.4058 -4.9431 16.2550
CIE-Lab
95.6324 -10.9090 50.8892

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF68E 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

#FFF68E 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 #FFF68E 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+)

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF68E 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

#FFF68E

protanopia

#fbfba7

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF68E;

Text Color

color: #FFF68E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF68E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF68E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF68E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF68E 0%, #e5d200 100%);

#FFF68E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF68E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.