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#F5C700 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F5C700 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F5C700 Color Information

#F5C700 RGB value is (245, 199, 0). The hex color red value is 245, green is 199, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of48 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 19 percent, 100 percent, 4percent.

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#F5C700 Color Meaning

Color #F5C700(Munsell) (#F5C700) represents vitality, intellect, and stimulating energy. #F5C700 medium-bright golden yellow conveys focus, creativity, and dynamic optimism. Psychologically, Yellow (Munsell) (#F5C700) enhances problem-solving, alertness, and mental clarity, ideal for active or learning environments. Culturally, Yellow (Munsell) (#F5C700) signifies wealth, intellect, and illumination in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #F5C700 to earth energy, enlightenment, and prosperity. Fengshui encourages its use to energize and uplift spaces. Spiritually, #F5C700 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, supporting self-confidence, determination, and purposeful action. In design and arts, Yellow (Munsell) (#F5C700) is applied as a bright accent, energetic motif, or central color. Its vivid mid-tone complements blues, purples, and neutral shades, commonly appearing in branding, educational materials, and visual communications.

Color Conversion

Convert #F5C700 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
#F5C700
RGB
rgb(245, 199, 0)
HSL
hsl(49°, 100%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 100%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 100%, 96%)
XYZ
58.0796 60.2593 8.5701
Yxy
60.2593 0.4576 0.4748
Hunter Lab
77.6269 0.5809 13.0518
CIE-Lab
81.9789 1.9692 83.2178

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F5C700 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

#F5C700 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 #F5C700 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.61:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F5C700 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

#F5C700

protanopia

#e1e130

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F5C700;

Text Color

color: #F5C700;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F5C700;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5C70040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F5C700;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5C700 0%, #917700 100%);

#F5C700 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F5C700 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.