#F0E117 Color Meaning and Information

#F0E117 Color Information

#F0E117 RGB value is (240, 225, 23). The hex color red value is 240, green is 225, and blue is 23. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 88 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 90 percent, 6percent.

#F0E117

rgb(240, 225, 23)

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#F0E117 Color Meaning

Color #F0E117 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #F0E117 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #F0E117 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #F0E117 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #F0E117 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #F0E117 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #F0E117 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #F0E117 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #F0E117 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

#F0E117

RGB

rgb(240, 225, 23)

HSL

hsl(56°, 88%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 90%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(56°, 90%, 94%)

XYZ

63.0150 72.4376 11.4712

Yxy

72.4376 0.4289 0.4930

Hunter Lab

85.1103 -4.6169 16.9087

CIE-Lab

88.1788 -13.0610 85.1589

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green225 / 255 (88%)

88%

Blue23 / 255 (9%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow90 / 100 (90%)

90%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

#F0E117 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

#F0E117 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 #F0E117 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#F0E117

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 #F0E117 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

#F0E117

protanopia

#eae948

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0E117;

Text Color

color: #F0E117;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0E117;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0E11740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0E117;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0E117 0%, #938a09 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #F0E117 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.

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