#FFB302 Color Meaning and Information

#FFB302 Color Information

#FFB302 RGB value is (255, 179, 2). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 2. Its HSL format shows a hue of 42°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 99 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFB302 Color Meaning

Color #FFB302 expresses optimism, energy, and radiant achievement. #FFB302 vivid, golden yellow evokes warmth, cheer, and visibility. Psychologically, color #FFB302 inspires confidence, motivation, and attention, stimulating both creative and logical thinking. Culturally, color #FFB302 carries connotations of wealth, honor, and celebration in Western traditions, and in Eastern symbolism #FFB302 connects with abundance, happiness, and vitality. Feng Shui interprets #FFB302 as a power color for wealth and fame areas, supporting recognition and success. Spiritually, #FFB302 aligns with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, courage, and vitality. In arts and design, color #FFB302 acts as a luminous accent, drawing attention to focal points, logos, or decorative details. #FFB302 pairs well with deep blues, purples, or muted greys, offering a dynamic contrast. Its bright, warm tone is ideal for inspiring energy and positivity in visual projects.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB302 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

#FFB302

RGB

rgb(255, 179, 2)

HSL

hsl(42°, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 30%, 99%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(42°, 99%, 100%)

XYZ

57.3711 53.5046 7.3611

Yxy

53.5046 0.4852 0.4525

Hunter Lab

73.1468 4.4316 10.9735

CIE-Lab

78.1720 16.6461 80.8906

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green179 / 255 (70%)

70%

Blue2 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow99 / 100 (99%)

99%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB302 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

#FFB302 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 #FFB302 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:#FFB302

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.79:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFB302 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

#FFB302

protanopia

#dedd2d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB302;

Text Color

color: #FFB302;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB302;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB30240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB302;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB302 0%, #976900 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFB302 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.