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#FFDE12 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDE12 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDE12 Color Information

#FFDE12 RGB value is (255, 222, 18). The hex color red value is 255, green is 222, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 93 percent, 0percent.

#FFDE12
rgb(255, 222, 18)
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#FFDE12 Color Meaning

Color #FFDE12 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FFDE12 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FFDE12 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FFDE12 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FFDE12 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FFDE12 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FFDE12 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FFDE12 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDE12 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
#FFDE12
RGB
rgb(255, 222, 18)
HSL
hsl(52°, 100%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 93%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 93%, 100%)
XYZ
67.4705 73.5462 11.2120
Yxy
73.5462 0.4432 0.4831
Hunter Lab
85.7591 -1.9398 17.4083
CIE-Lab
88.7076 -5.2982 86.7875

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDE12 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

#FFDE12 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 #FFDE12 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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#FFDE12

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFDE12 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

#FFDE12

protanopia

#f1f043

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDE12;

Text Color

color: #FFDE12;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDE12;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDE1240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDE12;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDE12 0%, #a28c00 100%);

#FFDE12 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDE12 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.