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#FFDE21 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFDE21 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFDE21 Color Information

#FFDE21 RGB value is (255, 222, 33). The hex color red value is 255, green is 222, and blue is 33. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of56 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 13 percent, 87 percent, 0percent.

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rgb(255, 222, 33)
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#FFDE21 Color Meaning

color #FFDE21 represents energy, optimism, and alertness. In color psychology, #FFDE21 stimulates focus, creativity, and cheerful engagement without overwhelming the senses. In cultures and history, color #FFDE21 appears in traditional textiles, artwork, and signage, symbolizing vitality, clarity, and visual prominence. From a spiritual perspective, color #FFDE21 embodies conscious awareness, positive energy, and intentional movement. #FFDE21 encourages vibrant yet mindful participation in everyday activities.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFDE21 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
#FFDE21
RGB
rgb(255, 222, 33)
HSL
hsl(51°, 100%, 56%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 13%, 87%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(51°, 87%, 100%)
XYZ
67.6358 73.6124 12.0827
Yxy
73.6124 0.4411 0.4801
Hunter Lab
85.7977 -1.8590 17.2141
CIE-Lab
88.7390 -5.0694 84.4754

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green222 / 255 (87%)
87%
Blue33 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFDE21 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

#FFDE21 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 #FFDE21 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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#FFDE21

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 #FFDE21 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

#FFDE21

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFDE21;

Text Color

color: #FFDE21;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFDE21;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFDE2140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFDE21;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFDE21 0%, #a78e00 100%);

#FFDE21 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFDE21 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.