Color swatch image showing #F2F402 with RGB(242,244,2) values
Color swatch image showing #F2F402 with RGB(242,244,2) values

#F2F402 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F2F402 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F2F402 Color Information

#F2F402 RGB value is (242, 244, 2). The hex color red value is 242, green is 244, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 1 percent, 0 percent, 99 percent, 4 percent.

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#F2F402 Color Meaning

Color #F2F402 reflects optimism, brightness, and thoughtful clarity. #F2F402 medium-light yellow evokes cheerfulness and mental focus. Psychologically, color #F2F402 promotes alertness, joyful engagement, and intellectual stimulation, supporting learning and creative processes. Culturally, color #F2F402 symbolizes vitality, clarity, and positivity in Western contexts, while Eastern traditions link #F2F402 to prosperity, enlightenment, and balanced energy. Fengshui values #F2F402 for energizing rooms, enhancing creativity, and promoting mental clarity. Spiritually, #F2F402 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, supporting confidence, self-expression, and dynamic energy flow. In design and arts, color #F2F402 is applied as a bright accent, cheerful focal point, or supportive background. Its vivid, light shade pairs with complementary blues, muted neutrals, and greens, commonly used in interiors, marketing, and playful creative projects.

Color Conversion

Convert #F2F402 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
#F2F402
RGB
rgb(242, 244, 2)
HSL
hsl(60°, 98%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(1%, 0%, 99%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 99%, 96%)
XYZ
68.9796 83.5830 12.5550
Yxy
83.5830 0.4178 0.5062
Hunter Lab
91.4237 -8.8937 21.1412
CIE-Lab
93.2691 -21.6588 91.0497

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red242 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green244 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan1 / 100 (1%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow99 / 100 (99%)
99%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F2F402 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

#F2F402 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 #F2F402 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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#F2F402

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F2F402 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

#F2F402

protanopia

#f3f33d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F2F402;

Text Color

color: #F2F402;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F2F402;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F2F40240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F2F402;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2F402 0%, #909001 100%);

#F2F402 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F2F402 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.