Color swatch image showing #FBEC5A with RGB(251,236,90) values

#FBEC5A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FBEC5A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FBEC5A Color Information

#FBEC5A RGB value is (251, 236, 90). The hex color red value is 251, green is 236, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 95 percent, and lightness of 67 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 64 percent, 2 percent.

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#FBEC5A Color Meaning

Color #FBEC5A signifies optimism, energy, and vibrant illumination. Its bright yellow tone inspires alertness, curiosity, and playful creativity. Psychologically, color #FBEC5A enhances focus, lifts spirits, and encourages communication and learning. Culturally, the color references harvests, sunshine, and festive celebrations, making #FBEC5A popular in design and marketing to attract attention. Color #FBEC5A functions as a bright accent that draws the eye while maintaining warmth. Spiritually, #FBEC5A represents clarity, inspiration, and mental vitality. Color #FBEC5A encourages enthusiasm, growth, and a positive outlook while energizing both mind and environment.

Color Conversion

Convert #FBEC5A 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
#FBEC5A
RGB
rgb(251, 236, 90)
HSL
hsl(54°, 95%, 67%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 64%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(54°, 64%, 98%)
XYZ
71.6246 81.2383 21.5784
Yxy
81.2383 0.4106 0.4657
Hunter Lab
90.1323 -4.6842 17.7670
CIE-Lab
92.2376 -11.5417 70.0118

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red251 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#FBEC5A 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

#FBEC5A 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 #FBEC5A 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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#FBEC5A

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 #FBEC5A 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

#FBEC5A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FBEC5A;

Text Color

color: #FBEC5A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FBEC5A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FBEC5A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FBEC5A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBEC5A 0%, #c1ae05 100%);

#FBEC5A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FBEC5A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.