Color swatch image showing #FADA55 with RGB(250,218,85) values

#FADA55 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FADA55 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FADA55 Color Information

#FADA55 RGB value is (250, 218, 85). The hex color red value is 250, green is 218, and blue is 85. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 66 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 66 percent, 2 percent.

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#FADA55 Color Meaning

Color #FADA55 conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FADA55 rich yellow (#FADA55) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FADA55 boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FADA55 encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FADA55 appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FADA55 represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FADA55 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
#FADA55
RGB
rgb(250, 218, 85)
HSL
hsl(48°, 94%, 66%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 66%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 66%, 98%)
XYZ
66.1354 71.1227 18.8367
Yxy
71.1227 0.4237 0.4556
Hunter Lab
84.3343 -1.1483 14.5678
CIE-Lab
87.5446 -3.2466 67.0842

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red250 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green218 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue85 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow66 / 100 (66%)
66%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FADA55 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

#FADA55 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 #FADA55 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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#FADA55

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.38:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FADA55 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

#FADA55

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FADA55;

Text Color

color: #FADA55;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FADA55;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FADA5540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FADA55;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FADA55 0%, #bd9906 100%);

#FADA55 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FADA55 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.