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#FFFF35 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF35 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF35 Color Information

#FFFF35 RGB value is (255, 255, 53). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 79 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF35 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF35 offers a slightly softened strike—retaining urgency while gaining approachability. #FFFF35 variant, with a hint of warmth from added red, reduces the visual harshness of pure #FFFF00 while preserving its commanding presence. Color #FFFF35 remains highly effective in user interfaces for warnings, highlights, and interactive elements where friendliness must temper alertness. Psychologically, the subtle shift toward gold lowers perceived aggression without sacrificing recognition speed. #FFFF35 appears in edtech, productivity apps, and inclusive design systems that prioritize clarity with compassion. Spiritually, color #FFFF35 represents guided energy—illumination with intent, not just intensity. In branding, #FFFF35 signals optimism with responsibility: brightness that cares where #FFFF35 lands.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF35 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
#FFFF35
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 53)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 79%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 79%, 100%)
XYZ
77.6426 93.0370 17.2339
Yxy
93.0370 0.4132 0.4951
Hunter Lab
96.4557 -9.6727 23.9011
CIE-Lab
97.2426 -20.7128 87.0599

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue53 / 255 (21%)
21%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF35 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

#FFFF35 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 #FFFF35 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+)

1.07:1
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 #FFFF35 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

#FFFF35

protanopia

#ffff66

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF35;

Text Color

color: #FFFF35;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF35;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF3540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF35;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF35 0%, #b2b300 100%);

#FFFF35 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF35 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.