Color swatch image showing #FFB30A with RGB(255,179,10) values
Color swatch image showing #FFB30A with RGB(255,179,10) values

#FFB30A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFB30A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFB30A Color Information

#FFB30A RGB value is (255, 179, 10). The hex color red value is 255, green is 179, and blue is 10. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

#FFB30A color swatch
Share

#FFB30A Color Meaning

Color #FFB30A signifies intensified harvest, vibrant tradition, and friendly opulence. #FFB30A bright, warm yellow is a lighter variant, suggesting marigolds, festivity, and a more accessible, cheerful form of gold. Psychologically, color #FFB30A stimulates optimism and sociability while retaining connotations of value and reward. #FFB30A culturally references celebration decor, vibrant folk art, and the color of certain ripe fruits. Spiritually, #FFB30A color represents abundant joy, communal prosperity, and spiritual wealth that is shared and luminous, acting as a beacon of generous and welcoming success.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFB30A 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
#FFB30A
RGB
rgb(255, 179, 10)
HSL
hsl(41°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
57.4149 53.5221 7.5919
Yxy
53.5221 0.4844 0.4516
Hunter Lab
73.1588 4.4508 10.9296
CIE-Lab
78.1823 16.7094 80.0656

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green179 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue10 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFB30A 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

#FFB30A 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 #FFB30A 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
#FFB30A

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 #FFB30A 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

#FFB30A

protanopia

#dedd33

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFB30A;

Text Color

color: #FFB30A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFB30A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFB30A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFB30A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB30A 0%, #9c6b00 100%);

#FFB30A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFB30A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.