Color swatch image showing #F3DA1A with RGB(243,218,26) values
Color swatch image showing #F3DA1A with RGB(243,218,26) values

#F3DA1A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F3DA1A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F3DA1A Color Information

#F3DA1A RGB value is (243, 218, 26). The hex color red value is 243, green is 218, and blue is 26. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 10 percent, 89 percent, 5 percent.

#F3DA1A color swatch
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#F3DA1A Color Meaning

Color #F3DA1A represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #F3DA1A strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #F3DA1A feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #F3DA1A stimulates mental speed and awareness. #F3DA1A sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #F3DA1A works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #F3DA1A links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #F3DA1A reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #F3DA1A 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
#F3DA1A
RGB
rgb(243, 218, 26)
HSL
hsl(53°, 90%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 89%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 89%, 95%)
XYZ
62.2200 69.2721 11.0688
Yxy
69.2721 0.4364 0.4859
Hunter Lab
83.2299 -2.8020 15.7883
CIE-Lab
86.6386 -8.2637 83.6212

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue26 / 255 (10%)
10%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta10 / 100 (10%)
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F3DA1A 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

#F3DA1A 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 #F3DA1A 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.

#FFFFFF
#F3DA1A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.41:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F3DA1A 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

#F3DA1A

protanopia

#e8e848

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F3DA1A;

Text Color

color: #F3DA1A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F3DA1A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F3DA1A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F3DA1A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3DA1A 0%, #978608 100%);

#F3DA1A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F3DA1A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.