Dandelion (#F0E130) Color Meaning and Information

Dandelion (#F0E130) Color Information

Dandelion (#F0E130) RGB value is (240, 225, 48). The hex color red value is 240, green is 225, and blue is 48. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 86 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 80 percent, 6 percent.

Dandelion

#F0E130

rgb(240, 225, 48)

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Dandelion (#F0E130) Color Meaning

Dandelion (#F0E130) signifies common cheer, resilient brightness, and persistent light. This cheerful, green-tinted yellow mirrors the widespread flower, suggesting adaptability, democracy of color, and sunny dispositions. Psychologically, Dandelion (#F0E130) lifts moods and fosters a sense of unpretentious happiness and community. It culturally references folk art, childhood nostalgia, and resilient growth in urban spaces. Spiritually, Dandelion (#F0E130) represents making the best of any circumstance, finding light in ordinary places, and wishes taking flight, embodying hope that is both tenacious and readily available.

Color Conversion

Convert Dandelion (#F0E130) 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

#F0E130

RGB

rgb(240, 225, 48)

HSL

hsl(55°, 86%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 6%, 80%, 6%)

HSV

hsv(55°, 80%, 94%)

XYZ

63.3939 72.5891 13.4662

Yxy

72.5891 0.4242 0.4857

Hunter Lab

85.1992 -4.4357 16.4668

CIE-Lab

88.2514 -12.5020 80.0981

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red240 / 255 (94%)

94%

Green225 / 255 (88%)

88%

Blue48 / 255 (19%)

19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta6 / 100 (6%)

Yellow80 / 100 (80%)

80%

Key (Black)6 / 100 (6%)

Color Variations

Dandelion (#F0E130) 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

Dandelion (#F0E130) 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 Dandelion (#F0E130) 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:#F0E130

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.35:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.35:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.35:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F0E130 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

Dandelion (#F0E130)

protanopia

#eae95b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F0E130;

Text Color

color: #F0E130;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F0E130;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F0E13040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F0E130;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0E130 0%, #9c900c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Dandelion (#F0E130) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.