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#F8F30D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F8F30D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F8F30D Color Information

#F8F30D RGB value is (248, 243, 13). The hex color red value is 248, green is 243, and blue is 13. Its HSL format shows a hue of 59°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 2 percent, 95 percent, 3percent.

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rgb(248, 243, 13)
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#F8F30D Color Meaning

Color #F8F30D radiates pure luminosity, artistic precision, and golden clarity. As a historic pigment used by 19th century painters, #F8F30D vivid yellow mimics sunlight at its clearest—intense but not harsh. Psychologically, color #F8F30D heightens attention and mood without triggering anxiety, making #F8F30D effective in educational tools, safety signage, and creative interfaces that reward focus. Unlike cadmium or lemon yellows, #F8F30D carries a slight warmth that prevents visual fatigue. In color theory, #F8F30D sits near the peak of human luminance perception—meaning #F8F30D feels brighter than #F8F30D technically is. Spiritually, #F8F30D represents insight that arrives suddenly but lasts. Use color #F8F30D when your brand must shine without burning, especially in contexts where clarity is both aesthetic and ethical.

Color Conversion

Convert #F8F30D 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
#F8F30D
RGB
rgb(248, 243, 13)
HSL
hsl(59°, 94%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 2%, 95%, 3%)
HSV
hsv(59°, 95%, 97%)
XYZ
70.8346 84.0867 12.8777
Yxy
84.0867 0.4221 0.5011
Hunter Lab
91.6988 -7.7472 21.2658
CIE-Lab
93.4881 -18.6107 90.6002

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red248 / 255 (97%)
97%
Green243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Blue13 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta2 / 100 (2%)
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)3 / 100 (3%)

Color Variations

#F8F30D 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

#F8F30D 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 #F8F30D 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+)

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F8F30D 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

#F8F30D

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F8F30D;

Text Color

color: #F8F30D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F8F30D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F8F30D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F8F30D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F30D 0%, #959205 100%);

#F8F30D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F8F30D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.