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#FDF60B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FDF60B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FDF60B Color Information

#FDF60B RGB value is (253, 246, 11). The hex color red value is 253, green is 246, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 98 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 96 percent, 1percent.

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#FDF60B Color Meaning

color #FDF60B emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #FDF60B approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #FDF60B one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #FDF60B serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, Color #FDF60B stimulates mental activity; studies show #FDF60B enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #FDF60B bridges joy and warning. #FDF60B appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #FDF60B carries no earthiness; #FDF60B is pure solar energy. In branding, #FDF60B signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #FDF60B are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #FDF60B aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #FDF60B does not soothe; #FDF60B activates. In art, #FDF60B has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. color #FDF60B rejects ambiguity. Designers use #FDF60B when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #FDF60B remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FDF60B 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
#FDF60B
RGB
rgb(253, 246, 11)
HSL
hsl(58°, 98%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 96%, 1%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 96%, 99%)
XYZ
73.5242 86.8183 13.1991
Yxy
86.8183 0.4237 0.5003
Hunter Lab
93.1763 -7.7912 22.3370
CIE-Lab
94.6611 -18.0005 91.8127

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red253 / 255 (99%)
99%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)1 / 100 (1%)

Color Variations

#FDF60B 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

#FDF60B 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 #FDF60B 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+)

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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 #FDF60B 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

#FDF60B

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FDF60B;

Text Color

color: #FDF60B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FDF60B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FDF60B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FDF60B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDF60B 0%, #9b9602 100%);

#FDF60B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FDF60B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.