Color swatch image showing #FFE314 with RGB(255,227,20) values
Color swatch image showing #FFE314 with RGB(255,227,20) values

#FFE314 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE314 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE314 Color Information

#FFE314 RGB value is (255, 227, 20). The hex color red value is 255, green is 227, and blue is 20. Its HSL format shows a hue of 53°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 54 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 92 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFE314 Color Meaning

Color #FFE314 represents intensity, alertness, and high visibility. #FFE314 strong yellow sits close to gold but carries sharper energy. #FFE314 feels active and demanding rather than soft. Psychologically, color #FFE314 stimulates mental speed and awareness. #FFE314 sharpens attention and increases responsiveness, though overuse may cause tension. #FFE314 works best in controlled accents where clarity is required. Symbolically and spiritually, color #FFE314 links to harvest cycles, solar power, and material readiness. #FFE314 reflects mental awakening and direct perception, encouraging clarity without emotional filtering.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE314 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
#FFE314
RGB
rgb(255, 227, 20)
HSL
hsl(53°, 100%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 92%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(53°, 92%, 100%)
XYZ
68.8354 76.2487 11.7513
Yxy
76.2487 0.4389 0.4862
Hunter Lab
87.3205 -2.9524 18.3438
CIE-Lab
89.9747 -7.7722 87.4927

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green227 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue20 / 255 (8%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow92 / 100 (92%)
92%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE314 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

#FFE314 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 #FFE314 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.

#FFFFFF
#FFE314

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.29:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE314 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

#FFE314

protanopia

#f3f346

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE314;

Text Color

color: #FFE314;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE314;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE31440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE314;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE314 0%, #a28f00 100%);

#FFE314 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE314 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.