Color swatch image showing #FBEC4E with RGB(251,236,78) values
Color swatch image showing #FBEC4E with RGB(251,236,78) values

#FBEC4E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBEC4E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBEC4E Color Information

#FBEC4E RGB value is (251, 236, 78). The hex color red value is 251, green is 236, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 65 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 69 percent, 2 percent.

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#FBEC4E Color Meaning

Color #FBEC4E signifies radiant energy, optimistic clarity, and joyful brightness. Its pure yellow tone evokes sunshine and vitality. Psychologically, Lemon Yellow (#FBEC4E) enhances focus, creative thinking, and positive emotion. In design, Lemon Yellow (#FBEC4E) is ideal for attention-grabbing highlights, cheerful compositions, and vibrant accents. Symbolically, #FBEC4E represents clarity, optimism, and intellectual energy. Spiritually, Lemon Yellow (#FBEC4E) encourages inner illumination, joyful mindfulness, and mental clarity. Across cultures, #FBEC4E embodies light, celebration, and vibrant positivity.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBEC4E 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
#FBEC4E
RGB
rgb(251, 236, 78)
HSL
hsl(55°, 96%, 65%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 69%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 69%, 98%)
XYZ
71.1543 81.0502 19.1017
Yxy
81.0502 0.4154 0.4731
Hunter Lab
90.0279 -4.9228 18.3493
CIE-Lab
92.1540 -12.1794 74.5112

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FBEC4E 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

#FBEC4E 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 #FBEC4E 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.

#FFFFFF
#FBEC4E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.22:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FBEC4E 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

#FBEC4E

protanopia

#f5f474

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBEC4E;

Text Color

color: #FBEC4E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBEC4E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBEC4E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBEC4E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBEC4E 0%, #bdad04 100%);

#FBEC4E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBEC4E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.