#FFC42B Color Meaning and Information

#FFC42B Color Information

#FFC42B RGB value is (255, 196, 43). The hex color red value is 255, green is 196, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 23 percent, 83 percent, 0percent.

#FFC42B

rgb(255, 196, 43)

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#FFC42B Color Meaning

Color #FFC42B is a bright, vivid golden-yellow shade, a warm tone in the yellow spectrum. Color #FFC42B psychologically stimulates enthusiasm, creativity, and positive emotion, fostering motivation and joyful energy. Culturally, color #FFC42B is applied in interiors, branding, and fashion to symbolize warmth, vitality, and optimism. Spiritually, #FFC42B resonates with the solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power, energy flow, and confidence. Feng Shui considers #FFC42B ideal for energizing spaces, promoting creativity, focus, and uplifting vibes in kitchens, studios, or offices.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFC42B 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

#FFC42B

RGB

rgb(255, 196, 43)

HSL

hsl(43°, 100%, 58%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 23%, 83%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(43°, 83%, 100%)

XYZ

61.4160 60.9143 10.8062

Yxy

60.9143 0.4613 0.4575

Hunter Lab

78.0476 2.5533 12.7722

CIE-Lab

82.3326 8.4183 76.9413

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green196 / 255 (77%)

77%

Blue43 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta23 / 100 (23%)

23%

Yellow83 / 100 (83%)

83%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFC42B 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

#FFC42B 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 #FFC42B 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:#FFC42B

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 #FFC42B 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

#FFC42B

protanopia

#e5e550

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFC42B;

Text Color

color: #FFC42B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFC42B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFC42B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFC42B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFC42B 0%, #ad7c00 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFC42B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.