Color swatch image showing #F5C724 with RGB(245,199,36) values
Color swatch image showing #F5C724 with RGB(245,199,36) values

#F5C724 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F5C724 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F5C724 Color Information

#F5C724 RGB value is (245, 199, 36). The hex color red value is 245, green is 199, and blue is 36. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 19 percent, 85 percent, 4 percent.

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#F5C724 Color Meaning

Color #F5C724 signifies concentrated joy, intellectual brightness, and synthetic sunlight. #F5C724 vibrant, green-tinged yellow is more saturated than a natural lemon, suggesting highlighter pens, caution signs, and vibrant plastic. Psychologically, color #F5C724 commands attention, stimulates quick thinking, and evokes an artificial, potent form of optimism and alertness. #F5C724 culturally references safety equipment, postmodern design, and the color of certain energetic sports gear. Spiritually, #F5C724 color represents sharpened awareness, joy as a tool, and light that is manufactured for maximum effect, acting as a powerful mental stimulant and attention beacon.

Color Conversion

Convert #F5C724 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
#F5C724
RGB
rgb(245, 199, 36)
HSL
hsl(47°, 91%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 19%, 85%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 85%, 96%)
XYZ
58.3980 60.3867 10.2470
Yxy
60.3867 0.4526 0.4680
Hunter Lab
77.7089 0.7241 12.7132
CIE-Lab
82.0479 2.4459 78.0760

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green199 / 255 (78%)
78%
Blue36 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F5C724 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

#F5C724 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 #F5C724 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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#F5C724

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.61:1
WCAG AA
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 #F5C724 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

#F5C724

protanopia

#e1e14b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F5C724;

Text Color

color: #F5C724;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F5C724;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5C72440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F5C724;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5C724 0%, #9d7d07 100%);

#F5C724 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F5C724 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.