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#FFD31F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD31F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD31F Color Information

#FFD31F RGB value is (255, 211, 31). The hex color red value is 255, green is 211, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 17 percent, 88 percent, 0percent.

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#FFD31F Color Meaning

Color #FFD31F represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FFD31F stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FFD31F appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFD31F embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FFD31F encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD31F 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
#FFD31F
RGB
rgb(255, 211, 31)
HSL
hsl(48°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 17%, 88%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 88%, 100%)
XYZ
64.7816 67.9475 10.9971
Yxy
67.9475 0.4507 0.4728
Hunter Lab
82.4303 0.1529 15.3036
CIE-Lab
85.9802 0.4523 82.6878

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green211 / 255 (83%)
83%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Yellow88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD31F 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

#FFD31F 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 #FFD31F 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 #FFD31F 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD31F;

Text Color

color: #FFD31F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD31F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD31F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD31F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD31F 0%, #a78600 100%);

#FFD31F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD31F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.