#FDDE0C Color Meaning and Information

#FDDE0C Color Information

#FDDE0C RGB value is (253, 222, 12). The hex color red value is 253, green is 222, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 95 percent, 1percent.

#FDDE0C

rgb(253, 222, 12)

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#FDDE0C Color Meaning

Color #FDDE0C represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FDDE0C strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FDDE0C feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FDDE0C stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FDDE0C sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FDDE0C works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FDDE0C links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FDDE0C reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDDE0C 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

#FDDE0C

RGB

rgb(253, 222, 12)

HSL

hsl(52°, 98%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 12%, 95%, 1%)

HSV

hsv(52°, 95%, 99%)

XYZ

66.6956 73.1517 10.9523

Yxy

73.1517 0.4423 0.4851

Hunter Lab

85.5288 -2.2526 17.3187

CIE-Lab

88.5200 -6.2037 87.1937

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)

99%

Green222 / 255 (87%)

87%

Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta12 / 100 (12%)

12%

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDDE0C 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

#FDDE0C 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 #FDDE0C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FDDE0C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDDE0C 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

#FDDE0C

protanopia

#f0ef3f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDDE0C;

Text Color

color: #FDDE0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDDE0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDDE0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDDE0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDDE0C 0%, #9b8602 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FDDE0C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.