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#FFFF81 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF81 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF81 Color Information

#FFFF81 RGB value is (255, 255, 129). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 49 percent, 0percent.

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#FFFF81 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF81 radiates luminous ease, cheerful neutrality, and sun-bleached simplicity. As the lightest in the Khaki series (RGB 255, 246, 143), #FFFF81 borders on pale gold but retains a greenish undertone that prevents #FFFF81 from feeling gaudy or artificial. Color #FFFF81 glows with the diffused warmth of morning light through linen curtains—inviting but never demanding. #FFFF81 high-key tone improves mood in interior spaces while maintaining enough complexity to avoid visual flatness, unlike pure pastels. In digital contexts, color #FFFF81 functions as a highlight or accent that draws the eye without overwhelming. Its inclusion in the X11 color list ties #FFFF81 to early computing graphics, yet its organic feel keeps #FFFF81 relevant in modern wellness and lifestyle branding. Culturally, #FFFF81 evokes dried wildflowers, sun-bleached driftwood, and vintage postcards—linking #FFFF81 to nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #FFFF81 suggests memory preserved in amber: warm, transparent, slightly faded. Psychologically, #FFFF81 hue balances stimulation and calm. While bright yellows can induce anxiety in large doses, color #FFFF81’s green bias tempers its energy, creating a tone that uplifts without agitating. #FFFF81’s especially effective in children’s learning apps or senior care interfaces where clarity and comfort must coexist. Symbolically, color #FFFF81 represents gentle awakening—awareness that arrives softly, like dawn after a long night.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF81 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
#FFFF81
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 129)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 49%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 49%, 100%)
XYZ
80.9624 94.3650 34.7160
Yxy
94.3650 0.3855 0.4493
Hunter Lab
97.1416 -7.8832 19.4795
CIE-Lab
97.7789 -16.4552 59.5383

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF81 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

#FFFF81 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 #FFFF81 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF81 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

#FFFF81

protanopia

#ffff9f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF81;

Text Color

color: #FFFF81;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF81;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF8140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF81;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF81 0%, #dcdc00 100%);

#FFFF81 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF81 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.