Color swatch image showing #FFFF3B with RGB(255,255,59) values

#FFFF3B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF3B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF3B Color Information

#FFFF3B RGB value is (255, 255, 59). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 77 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF3B Color Meaning

Color #FFFF3B offers a slightly softened strike—retaining urgency while gaining approachability. #FFFF3B variant, with a hint of warmth from added red, reduces the visual harshness of pure #FFFF00 while preserving its commanding presence. Color #FFFF3B 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. #FFFF3B appears in edtech, productivity apps, and inclusive design systems that prioritize clarity with compassion. Spiritually, color #FFFF3B represents guided energy—illumination with intent, not just intensity. In branding, #FFFF3B signals optimism with responsibility: brightness that cares where #FFFF3B lands.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF3B 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
#FFFF3B
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 59)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 77%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 77%, 100%)
XYZ
77.7894 93.0958 18.0070
Yxy
93.0958 0.4118 0.4929
Hunter Lab
96.4862 -9.5942 23.7070
CIE-Lab
97.2665 -20.5211 85.5068

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow77 / 100 (77%)
77%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF3B 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

#FFFF3B 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 #FFFF3B 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFFF3B

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 #FFFF3B 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

#FFFF3B

protanopia

#ffff6a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF3B;

Text Color

color: #FFFF3B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF3B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF3B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF3B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF3B 0%, #b8b800 100%);

#FFFF3B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF3B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.