Color swatch image showing #FFFF1F with RGB(255,255,31) values
Color swatch image showing #FFFF1F with RGB(255,255,31) values

#FFFF1F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF1F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF1F Color Information

#FFFF1F RGB value is (255, 255, 31). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 88 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF1F Color Meaning

Color #FFFF1F signifies energetic brightness, optimism, and attention-grabbing vitality. #FFFF1F vivid yellow commands focus and stimulates mental clarity. Psychologically, Laser Lemon (#FFFF1F) promotes creativity, alertness, and spontaneous energy, ideal for environments that require active engagement. In design, Laser Lemon (#FFFF1F) pairs with dark or neutral shades to produce high-contrast, visually striking combinations. Symbolically, #FFFF1F embodies illumination, courage, and a forward-looking mindset, often signaling innovation or daring choices. Spiritually, Laser Lemon (#FFFF1F) represents personal empowerment, joy, and the awakening of insight. Across cultures, bright yellow hues like Laser Lemon (#FFFF1F) are linked to optimism, celebration, and mental acuity, making #FFFF1F both vibrant and uplifting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF1F 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
#FFFF1F
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 31)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 88%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 88%, 100%)
XYZ
77.2473 92.8789 15.1524
Yxy
92.8789 0.4169 0.5013
Hunter Lab
96.3737 -9.8840 24.4232
CIE-Lab
97.1784 -21.2307 91.4930

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF1F 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

#FFFF1F 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 #FFFF1F 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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#FFFF1F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF1F 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

#FFFF1F

protanopia

#ffff55

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF1F;

Text Color

color: #FFFF1F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF1F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF1F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF1F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF1F 0%, #a7a700 100%);

#FFFF1F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF1F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.