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#FDF600 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF600 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF600 Color Information

#FDF600 RGB value is (253, 246, 0). The hex color red value is 253, green is 246, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 100 percent, 1percent.

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#FDF600 Color Meaning

Color #FDF600 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #FDF600 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #FDF600 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #FDF600 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #FDF600 stimulates mental activity; studies show #FDF600 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #FDF600 bridges joy and warning. #FDF600 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #FDF600 carries no earthiness; #FDF600 is pure solar energy. In branding, #FDF600 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #FDF600 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #FDF600 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #FDF600 does not soothe; #FDF600 activates. In art, #FDF600 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #FDF600 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #FDF600 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #FDF600 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF600 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
#FDF600
RGB
rgb(253, 246, 0)
HSL
hsl(58°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 100%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 100%, 99%)
XYZ
73.4638 86.7942 12.8810
Yxy
86.7942 0.4243 0.5013
Hunter Lab
93.1634 -7.8226 22.4141
CIE-Lab
94.6509 -18.0819 92.5966

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF600 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

#FDF600 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 #FDF600 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+)

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FDF600 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

#FDF600

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF600;

Text Color

color: #FDF600;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF600;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF60040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF600;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF600 0%, #979200 100%);

#FDF600 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDF600 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.