#FFC427 Color Meaning and Information

#FFC427 Color Information

#FFC427 RGB value is (255, 196, 39). The hex color red value is 255, green is 196, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 44°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 85 percent, 0percent.

#FFC427

rgb(255, 196, 39)

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#FFC427 Color Meaning

Color #FFC427 represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FFC427 stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FFC427 appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFC427 embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FFC427 encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC427 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

#FFC427

RGB

rgb(255, 196, 39)

HSL

hsl(44°, 100%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 23%, 85%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(44°, 85%, 100%)

XYZ

61.3461 60.8863 10.4384

Yxy

60.8863 0.4624 0.4589

Hunter Lab

78.0297 2.5213 12.8468

CIE-Lab

82.3176 8.3192 77.9779

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue39 / 255 (15%)

15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Yellow85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC427 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

#FFC427 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 #FFC427 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:#FFC427

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.59:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFC427 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

#FFC427

protanopia

#e5e54d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC427;

Text Color

color: #FFC427;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC427;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC42740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC427;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC427 0%, #ad7f00 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFC427 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.