#FFFF2D Color Meaning and Information

#FFFF2D Color Information

#FFFF2D RGB value is (255, 255, 45). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF2D Color Meaning

Color #FFFF2D signifies luminous alertness, spring awakening, and synthetic brightness. #FFFF2D pure, intense yellow commands visual attention, suggesting warning signs, highlighter pens, and digital interfaces. Psychologically, color #FFFF2D stimulates mental activity and optimism but can cause visual strain if overused. #FFFF2D culturally references safety equipment, postmodern art, and the first flash of spring sun. Spiritually, #FFFF2D color represents intellectual clarity, sudden insight, and an energetic push forward, acting as a beacon against inertia and embodying pure, undiluted light.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF2D 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

#FFFF2D

RGB

rgb(255, 255, 45)

HSL

hsl(60°, 100%, 59%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 0%, 82%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(60°, 82%, 100%)

XYZ

77.4737 92.9695 16.3442

Yxy

92.9695 0.4148 0.4977

Hunter Lab

96.4207 -9.7631 24.1244

CIE-Lab

97.2152 -20.9338 88.9072

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Blue45 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF2D 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

#FFFF2D 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 #FFFF2D 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFFF2D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF2D 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

#FFFF2D

protanopia

#ffff60

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF2D;

Text Color

color: #FFFF2D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF2D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF2D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF2D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF2D 0%, #b0b000 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFFF2D in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.