Color swatch image showing #FFD310 with RGB(255,211,16) values
Color swatch image showing #FFD310 with RGB(255,211,16) values

#FFD310 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD310 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD310 Color Information

#FFD310 RGB value is (255, 211, 16). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 16. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 94 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD310 Color Meaning

Color #FFD310 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FFD310 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FFD310 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FFD310 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FFD310 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FFD310 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FFD310 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FFD310 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD310 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
#FFD310
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 16)
HSL
hsl(49°, 100%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 94%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 94%, 100%)
XYZ
64.6278 67.8859 10.1873
Yxy
67.8859 0.4529 0.4757
Hunter Lab
82.3929 0.0799 15.4771
CIE-Lab
85.9494 0.2365 84.9797

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue16 / 255 (6%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow94 / 100 (94%)
94%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD310 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

#FFD310 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 #FFD310 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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#FFD310

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 #FFD310 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

#FFD310

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD310;

Text Color

color: #FFD310;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD310;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD31040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD310;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD310 0%, #9f8200 100%);

#FFD310 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD310 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.