Color swatch image showing #FFFF46 with RGB(255,255,70) values
Color swatch image showing #FFFF46 with RGB(255,255,70) values

#FFFF46 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF46 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF46 Color Information

#FFFF46 RGB value is (255, 255, 70). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 64 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 73 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF46 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF46 signifies radiant energy, optimistic clarity, and joyful brightness. Its pure yellow tone evokes sunshine and vitality. Psychologically, Lemon Yellow (#FFFF46) enhances focus, creative thinking, and positive emotion. In design, Lemon Yellow (#FFFF46) is ideal for attention-grabbing highlights, cheerful compositions, and vibrant accents. Symbolically, #FFFF46 represents clarity, optimism, and intellectual energy. Spiritually, Lemon Yellow (#FFFF46) encourages inner illumination, joyful mindfulness, and mental clarity. Across cultures, #FFFF46 embodies light, celebration, and vibrant positivity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF46 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
#FFFF46
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 70)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 64%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 73%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 73%, 100%)
XYZ
78.1055 93.2222 19.6714
Yxy
93.2222 0.4089 0.4881
Hunter Lab
96.5516 -9.4248 23.2886
CIE-Lab
97.3177 -20.1094 82.3120

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue70 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF46 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

#FFFF46 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 #FFFF46 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 #FFFF46 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

#FFFF46

protanopia

#ffff73

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF46;

Text Color

color: #FFFF46;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF46;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF4640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF46;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF46 0%, #bebe00 100%);

#FFFF46 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF46 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.