Color swatch image showing #F5D02B with RGB(245,208,43) values

#F5D02B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F5D02B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F5D02B Color Information

#F5D02B RGB value is (245, 208, 43). The hex color red value is 245, green is 208, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 91 percent, and lightness of 56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 82 percent, 4 percent.

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#F5D02B Color Meaning

Color #F5D02B conveys clarity, brightness, and engaging warmth. #F5D02B softer yellow encourages openness, alertness, and creativity. Psychologically, color #F5D02B supports concentration, mental agility, and cheerful resilience, offering a visual cue that inspires proactive thinking. Culturally, color #F5D02B appears in festive decoration, textiles, and design, symbolizing optimism, hope, and spiritual celebration. Spiritually, #F5D02B channels inner light, balance, and conscious awareness, encouraging harmonious expression of intellect and intuition. Its luminous hue attracts attention while maintaining a gentle, uplifting presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #F5D02B 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
#F5D02B
RGB
rgb(245, 208, 43)
HSL
hsl(49°, 91%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 82%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 82%, 96%)
XYZ
60.6481 64.6986 11.5771
Yxy
64.6986 0.4429 0.4725
Hunter Lab
80.4354 -0.6326 13.9571
CIE-Lab
84.3282 -1.9923 78.2303

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red245 / 255 (96%)
96%
Green208 / 255 (82%)
82%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#F5D02B 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

#F5D02B 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 #F5D02B 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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#F5D02B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F5D02B 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

#F5D02B

protanopia

#e5e553

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F5D02B;

Text Color

color: #F5D02B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F5D02B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F5D02B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F5D02B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5D02B 0%, #a08408 100%);

#F5D02B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F5D02B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.