Color swatch image showing #FFBF0E with RGB(255,191,14) values
Color swatch image showing #FFBF0E with RGB(255,191,14) values

#FFBF0E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFBF0E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFBF0E Color Information

#FFBF0E RGB value is (255, 191, 14). The hex color red value is 255, green is 191, and blue is 14. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 25 percent, 95 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFBF0E Color Meaning

Color #FFBF0E represents confidence, visibility, and cultural richness. #FFBF0E deep golden yellow (#FFBF0E) carries strength and warmth without fragility, commanding attention through clarity. Psychologically, color #FFBF0E boosts alertness and decisiveness. #FFBF0E encourages optimism paired with action. Culturally, #FFBF0E appears in traditional garments, ceremonial objects, and high impact branding. Spiritually, #FFBF0E represents abundance, mental sharpness, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFBF0E 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
#FFBF0E
RGB
rgb(255, 191, 14)
HSL
hsl(44°, 100%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 25%, 95%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(44°, 95%, 100%)
XYZ
59.9501 58.5533 8.5577
Yxy
58.5533 0.4718 0.4608
Hunter Lab
76.5201 3.0569 12.4495
CIE-Lab
81.0454 10.4997 81.6498

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green191 / 255 (75%)
75%
Blue14 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFBF0E 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

#FFBF0E 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 #FFBF0E 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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#FFBF0E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFBF0E 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

#FFBF0E

protanopia

#e3e339

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFBF0E;

Text Color

color: #FFBF0E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFBF0E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFBF0E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFBF0E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBF0E 0%, #9f7500 100%);

#FFBF0E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFBF0E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.