Color swatch image showing #FEDF0A with RGB(254,223,10) values

#FEDF0A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FEDF0A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FEDF0A Color Information

#FEDF0A RGB value is (254, 223, 10). The hex color red value is 254, green is 223, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 99 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#FEDF0A Color Meaning

Color #FEDF0A communicates clarity, optimism, and stimulating intellect. #FEDF0A bright yellow energizes thought, encourages mental focus, and elevates mood. Psychologically, color #FEDF0A promotes creativity, cheerfulness, and positive decision-making. Culturally, color #FEDF0A is associated with intellect, optimism, and enlightenment in Western traditions, while Eastern practices link #FEDF0A with wisdom, prosperity, and vitality. Fengshui interprets #FEDF0A as a color that enhances learning, focus, and uplifting energy in workspaces or study areas. Spiritually, color #FEDF0A resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and clarity. Its #FEDF0A tone is widely applied in art, design, and interiors to inject brightness, optimism, and stimulating energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FEDF0A 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
#FEDF0A
RGB
rgb(254, 223, 10)
HSL
hsl(52°, 99%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
67.3155 73.8681 10.9972
Yxy
73.8681 0.4423 0.4854
Hunter Lab
85.9466 -2.3124 17.5895
CIE-Lab
88.8601 -6.2973 87.6530

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red254 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green223 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FEDF0A 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

#FEDF0A 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 #FEDF0A 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
#FEDF0A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.33:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FEDF0A 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

#FEDF0A

protanopia

#f1f03e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FEDF0A;

Text Color

color: #FEDF0A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FEDF0A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FEDF0A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FEDF0A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FEDF0A 0%, #9b8701 100%);

#FEDF0A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FEDF0A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.