Color swatch image showing #FFCC0B with RGB(255,204,11) values
Color swatch image showing #FFCC0B with RGB(255,204,11) values

#FFCC0B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFCC0B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFCC0B Color Information

#FFCC0B RGB value is (255, 204, 11). The hex color red value is 255, green is 204, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFCC0B Color Meaning

Color #FFCC0B represents confidence, visibility, and cultural richness. #FFCC0B deep golden yellow (#FFCC0B) carries strength and warmth without fragility, commanding attention through clarity. Psychologically, color #FFCC0B boosts alertness and decisiveness. #FFCC0B encourages optimism paired with action. Culturally, #FFCC0B appears in traditional garments, ceremonial objects, and high impact branding. Spiritually, #FFCC0B represents abundance, mental sharpness, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFCC0B 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
#FFCC0B
RGB
rgb(255, 204, 11)
HSL
hsl(47°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
62.8933 64.4699 9.4457
Yxy
64.4699 0.4597 0.4712
Hunter Lab
80.2932 1.2068 14.3779
CIE-Lab
84.2098 3.7655 84.2392

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green204 / 255 (80%)
80%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFCC0B 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

#FFCC0B 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 #FFCC0B 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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#FFCC0B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFCC0B 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

#FFCC0B

protanopia

#e9e83a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFCC0B;

Text Color

color: #FFCC0B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFCC0B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFCC0B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFCC0B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFCC0B 0%, #9c7a00 100%);

#FFCC0B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFCC0B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.