#FFD821 Color Meaning and Information

#FFD821 Color Information

#FFD821 RGB value is (255, 216, 33). The hex color red value is 255, green is 216, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 15 percent, 87 percent, 0percent.

#FFD821

rgb(255, 216, 33)

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#FFD821 Color Meaning

color #FFD821 represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FFD821 stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FFD821 appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFD821 embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FFD821 encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFD821 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

#FFD821

RGB

rgb(255, 216, 33)

HSL

hsl(49°, 100%, 56%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 15%, 87%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(49°, 87%, 100%)

XYZ

66.0704 70.4815 11.5609

Yxy

70.4815 0.4461 0.4759

Hunter Lab

83.9533 -0.7182 16.1296

CIE-Lab

87.2325 -2.0468 83.2820

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green216 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue33 / 255 (13%)

13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow87 / 100 (87%)

87%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFD821 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

#FFD821 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 #FFD821 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFD821

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 #FFD821 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

#FFD821

protanopia

#eeee4d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFD821;

Text Color

color: #FFD821;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFD821;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFD82140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFD821;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD821 0%, #a78900 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #FFD821 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.