Color swatch image showing #FFFF85 with RGB(255,255,133) values

#FFFF85 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF85 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF85 Color Information

#FFFF85 RGB value is (255, 255, 133). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 133. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 48 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF85 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF85 radiates luminous ease, cheerful neutrality, and sun-bleached simplicity. As the lightest in the Khaki series (RGB 255, 246, 143), #FFFF85 borders on pale gold but retains a greenish undertone that prevents #FFFF85 from feeling gaudy or artificial. Color #FFFF85 glows with the diffused warmth of morning light through linen curtains—inviting but never demanding. #FFFF85 high-key tone improves mood in interior spaces while maintaining enough complexity to avoid visual flatness, unlike pure pastels. In digital contexts, color #FFFF85 functions as a highlight or accent that draws the eye without overwhelming. Its inclusion in the X11 color list ties #FFFF85 to early computing graphics, yet its organic feel keeps #FFFF85 relevant in modern wellness and lifestyle branding. Culturally, #FFFF85 evokes dried wildflowers, sun-bleached driftwood, and vintage postcards—linking #FFFF85 to nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #FFFF85 suggests memory preserved in amber: warm, transparent, slightly faded. Psychologically, #FFFF85 hue balances stimulation and calm. While bright yellows can induce anxiety in large doses, color #FFFF85’s green bias tempers its energy, creating a tone that uplifts without agitating. #FFFF85’s especially effective in children’s learning apps or senior care interfaces where clarity and comfort must coexist. Symbolically, color #FFFF85 represents gentle awakening—awareness that arrives softly, like dawn after a long night.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF85 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
#FFFF85
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 133)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 48%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 48%, 100%)
XYZ
81.2336 94.4735 36.1440
Yxy
94.4735 0.3834 0.4459
Hunter Lab
97.1975 -7.7358 19.1154
CIE-Lab
97.8224 -16.1144 57.7650

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue133 / 255 (52%)
52%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF85 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

#FFFF85 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 #FFFF85 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+)

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF85 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF85;

Text Color

color: #FFFF85;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF85;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF8540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF85;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF85 0%, #dfdf00 100%);

#FFFF85 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF85 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.