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#F0E10B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F0E10B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F0E10B Color Information

#F0E10B RGB value is (240, 225, 11). The hex color red value is 240, green is 225, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 95 percent, 6percent.

#F0E10B
rgb(240, 225, 11)
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#F0E10B Color Meaning

color #F0E10B represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #F0E10B strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #F0E10B feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, Color #F0E10B stimulates mental speed and awareness. #F0E10B sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #F0E10B works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, Color #F0E10B links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #F0E10B reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0E10B 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
#F0E10B
RGB
rgb(240, 225, 11)
HSL
hsl(56°, 91%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 95%, 6%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 95%, 94%)
XYZ
62.9208 72.3999 10.9749
Yxy
72.3999 0.4301 0.4949
Hunter Lab
85.0881 -4.6619 17.0185
CIE-Lab
88.1607 -13.2006 86.5102

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)
94%
Green225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0E10B 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

#F0E10B 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 #F0E10B 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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#F0E10B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.36:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0E10B 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

#F0E10B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0E10B;

Text Color

color: #F0E10B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0E10B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0E10B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0E10B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0E10B 0%, #8d8407 100%);

#F0E10B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F0E10B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.