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#FFE15A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE15A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE15A Color Information

#FFE15A RGB value is (255, 225, 90). The hex color red value is 255, green is 225, and blue is 90. Its HSL format shows a hue of 49°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of68 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 12 percent, 65 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE15A Color Meaning

Color #FFE15A conveys confidence shaped by warmth. #FFE15A rich yellow (#FFE15A) feels energetic yet grounded, avoiding harsh brightness through depth. Psychologically, color #FFE15A boosts motivation and mental alertness. #FFE15A encourages confident decision making. Culturally, #FFE15A appears in culinary branding, retro design, and expressive interiors. Spiritually, #FFE15A represents optimism, courage, and purposeful energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE15A 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
#FFE15A
RGB
rgb(255, 225, 90)
HSL
hsl(49°, 100%, 68%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 12%, 65%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(49°, 65%, 100%)
XYZ
70.0107 75.8486 20.6231
Yxy
75.8486 0.4205 0.4556
Hunter Lab
87.0911 -1.6851 15.9063
CIE-Lab
89.7890 -4.4307 67.5367

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green225 / 255 (88%)
88%
Blue90 / 255 (35%)
35%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow65 / 100 (65%)
65%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE15A 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

#FFE15A 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 #FFE15A 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE15A 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

#FFE15A

protanopia

#f2f27b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE15A;

Text Color

color: #FFE15A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE15A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE15A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE15A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE15A 0%, #c9a400 100%);

#FFE15A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE15A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.