Color swatch image showing #FFFF95 with RGB(255,255,149) values

#FFFF95 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF95 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF95 Color Information

#FFFF95 RGB value is (255, 255, 149). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF95 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF95 signifies intellectual cheer, diffused optimism, and focused lightness. #FFFF95 pale, greenish-yellow resembles fresh butter, lemon curd, or sunlight on a notebook page, suggesting clear-minded joy and alert calm. Psychologically, color #FFFF95 gently stimulates the intellect and lifts the spirits, promoting feelings of hope, clarity, and cheerful concentration. #FFFF95 combats gloom with a persistent, soft luminosity, making #FFFF95 ideal for workspaces, kitchens, or study areas where a positive, alert atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, color #FFFF95 represents enlightened thinking, new ideas dawning, and wisdom that is cheerful and accessible. #FFFF95 is the color of a sudden "aha!" moment bathed in friendly light. Culturally, #FFFF95 is a staple in mid-century modern design, cheerful branding, and educational materials for children. Color #FFFF95 embodies the visual concept of a "bright idea," providing a hue that is inherently optimistic, mentally stimulating, and warmly inviting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF95 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
#FFFF95
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 149)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 42%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 42%, 100%)
XYZ
82.4248 94.9499 42.4167
Yxy
94.9499 0.3750 0.4320
Hunter Lab
97.4422 -7.0864 17.5109
CIE-Lab
98.0135 -14.6298 50.5068

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF95 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

#FFFF95 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 #FFFF95 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+)

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF95 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

#FFFF95

protanopia

#ffffaf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF95;

Text Color

color: #FFFF95;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF95;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF9540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF95;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF95 0%, #e7e700 100%);

#FFFF95 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF95 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.