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#FFD801 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFD801 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFD801 Color Information

#FFD801 RGB value is (255, 216, 1). The hex color red value is 255, green is 216, and blue is 1. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFD801 Color Meaning

Color #FFD801 radiates visibility, optimism, and functional alertness. #FFD801 bold, bright yellow color #FFD801 evokes caution signage, educational settings, and sunny energy. Psychologically, #FFD801 enhances attention, alertness, and cognitive stimulation, promoting readiness and mental clarity. Culturally, color #FFD801 is widely used in transportation, signage, and educational contexts, symbolizing caution, guidance, and energy. Spiritually, #FFD801 represents clarity, illumination, and awareness, fostering conscious action, optimism, and focus. Its vibrant tone naturally draws attention while remaining warm and accessible.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD801 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
#FFD801
RGB
rgb(255, 216, 1)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 15%, 100%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
65.8013 70.3739 10.1441
Yxy
70.3739 0.4497 0.4810
Hunter Lab
83.8892 -0.8478 16.4387
CIE-Lab
87.1799 -2.4222 87.2296

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green216 / 255 (85%)
85%
Blue1 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta15 / 100 (15%)
15%
Yellow100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD801 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

#FFD801 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 #FFD801 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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#FFD801

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFD801 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

#FFD801

protanopia

#eeee35

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD801;

Text Color

color: #FFD801;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD801;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD80140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD801;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD801 0%, #978000 100%);

#FFD801 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFD801 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.