Color swatch image showing #FFDB5B with RGB(255,219,91) values

#FFDB5B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDB5B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDB5B Color Information

#FFDB5B RGB value is (255, 219, 91). The hex color red value is 255, green is 219, and blue is 91. Its HSL format shows a hue of 47°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 14 percent, 64 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFDB5B Color Meaning

Color #FFDB5B conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFDB5B rich yellow (#FFDB5B) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFDB5B boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFDB5B encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFDB5B appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFDB5B represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDB5B 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
#FFDB5B
RGB
rgb(255, 219, 91)
HSL
hsl(47°, 100%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 64%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(47°, 64%, 100%)
XYZ
68.4598 72.6784 20.3176
Yxy
72.6784 0.4240 0.4501
Hunter Lab
85.2516 -0.4905 14.7797
CIE-Lab
88.2941 -1.3463 65.5293

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green219 / 255 (86%)
86%
Blue91 / 255 (36%)
36%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow64 / 100 (64%)
64%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDB5B 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

#FFDB5B 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 #FFDB5B 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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#FFDB5B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.35:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDB5B 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

#FFDB5B

protanopia

#efef7a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDB5B;

Text Color

color: #FFDB5B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDB5B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDB5B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDB5B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDB5B 0%, #c99d00 100%);

#FFDB5B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDB5B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.