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#FFE495 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFE495 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFE495 Color Information

#FFE495 RGB value is (255, 228, 149). The hex color red value is 255, green is 228, and blue is 149. Its HSL format shows a hue of 45°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of79 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 42 percent, 0percent.

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#FFE495 Color Meaning

Color #FFE495 conveys gentle illumination, optimism, and natural vibrancy. #FFE495 pale yellow tone evokes sunlit warmth and soft energy, promoting cheerful engagement. Consequently, color #FFE495 feels uplifting yet calming. Psychologically, color #FFE495 enhances mood, creativity, and openness. #FFE495 fosters clarity and subtle motivation. Symbolically, color #FFE495 represents renewal, light, and cultural associations with joy and clarity. Spiritually, #FFE495 reflects enlightenment, optimism, and gentle energy flow.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFE495 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
#FFE495
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 149)
HSL
hsl(45°, 100%, 79%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 42%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(45°, 42%, 100%)
XYZ
74.4082 78.9167 39.7445
Yxy
78.9167 0.3854 0.4087
Hunter Lab
88.8351 -0.4953 12.0927
CIE-Lab
91.1966 -1.2348 41.8877

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green228 / 255 (89%)
89%
Blue149 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFE495 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

#FFE495 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 #FFE495 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+)

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFE495 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFE495;

Text Color

color: #FFE495;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFE495;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFE49540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFE495;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE495 0%, #e7ae00 100%);

#FFE495 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFE495 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.