Color swatch image showing #FFD309 with RGB(255,211,9) values

#FFD309 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD309 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD309 Color Information

#FFD309 RGB value is (255, 211, 9). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD309 Color Meaning

Color #FFD309(NCS) (#FFD309) conveys optimism, clarity, and dynamic energy. #FFD309 bright yellow radiates enthusiasm, cheer, and mental stimulation. Psychologically, Yellow (NCS) (#FFD309) encourages creative thought, alertness, and joyful engagement, energizing spaces or compositions effectively. Culturally, Yellow (NCS) (#FFD309) symbolizes joy, intellect, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #FFD309 to enlightenment, prosperity, and nurturing earth energy. Fengshui uses #FFD309 to enhance brightness, motivation, and mental clarity in living or study areas. Spiritually, #FFD309 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, focus, and empowerment. In design and arts, Yellow (NCS) (#FFD309) functions as a vivid accent or focal color. Its bright, light tone pairs well with blues, greens, and muted neutrals, commonly appearing in branding, artwork, and cheerful interior designs.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD309 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
#FFD309
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 9)
HSL
hsl(49°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
64.5836 67.8683 9.9544
Yxy
67.8683 0.4535 0.4766
Hunter Lab
82.3822 0.0588 15.5270
CIE-Lab
85.9405 0.1744 85.6615

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD309 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

#FFD309 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 #FFD309 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD309 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

#FFD309

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD309;

Text Color

color: #FFD309;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD309;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD30940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD309;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD309 0%, #9c8000 100%);

#FFD309 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD309 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.