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#FFFAB3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFAB3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFAB3 Color Information

#FFFAB3 RGB value is (255, 250, 179). The hex color red value is 255, green is 250, and blue is 179. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of85 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 30 percent, 0percent.

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#FFFAB3 Color Meaning

Color #FFFAB3 signifies clarity, optimism, and mental lightness. #FFFAB3 soft yellow evokes sunlight, clarity of thought, and cheerful perception. Psychologically, color #FFFAB3 promotes concentration, reduces mental fatigue, and encourages positive thinking without overwhelming the senses. In cultural terms, color #FFFAB3 is linked with intelligence, optimism, and cheerfulness in Western traditions. In Eastern contexts, #FFFAB3 resonates with enlightenment, wisdom, and spiritual insight. Fengshui associates #FFFAB3 with positive energy flow, particularly in study or creative areas, enhancing mental clarity. Spiritually, color #FFFAB3 connects with the Solar Plexus chakra, reinforcing confidence, motivation, and mental focus. As a light yellow shade, #FFFAB3 is ideal for subtle accents in design, soft interiors, and art pieces that evoke calm, gentle positivity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFAB3 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
#FFFAB3
RGB
rgb(255, 250, 179)
HSL
hsl(56°, 100%, 85%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 30%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 30%, 100%)
XYZ
83.5623 92.8859 56.1724
Yxy
92.8859 0.3592 0.3993
Hunter Lab
96.3773 -4.2319 12.7734
CIE-Lab
97.1813 -8.8594 34.7352

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Blue179 / 255 (70%)
70%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFAB3 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

#FFFAB3 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 #FFFAB3 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFAB3 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

#FFFAB3

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFAB3;

Text Color

color: #FFFAB3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFAB3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFAB340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFAB3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFAB3 0%, #f8e800 100%);

#FFFAB3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFAB3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.