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#FFFF57 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF57 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF57 Color Information

#FFFF57 RGB value is (255, 255, 87). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 66 percent, 0percent.

#FFFF57
rgb(255, 255, 87)
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#FFFF57 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF57 radiates alert energy, sharp optimism, and intellectual brightness. #FFFF57 high visibility yellow mirrors peak sunlight, signaling attention and stimulation. Psychologically, color #FFFF57 increases awareness and quick decision making, often used where speed and learning matter. Culturally, color #FFFF57 connects with warning systems and enlightenment themes. Symbolically, #FFFF57 represents conscious awareness, clarity of intent, and mental presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF57 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
#FFFF57
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 87)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 66%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 66%, 100%)
XYZ
78.7203 93.4681 22.9090
Yxy
93.4681 0.4035 0.4791
Hunter Lab
96.6789 -9.0947 22.4730
CIE-Lab
97.4173 -19.3129 76.5931

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF57 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

#FFFF57 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 #FFFF57 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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF57 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

#FFFF57

protanopia

#ffff80

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF57;

Text Color

color: #FFFF57;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF57;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF5740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF57;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF57 0%, #c6c600 100%);

#FFFF57 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF57 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.