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#FFEC78 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEC78 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEC78 Color Information

#FFEC78 RGB value is (255, 236, 120). The hex color red value is 255, green is 236, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of74 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 53 percent, 0percent.

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#FFEC78 Color Meaning

Color #FFEC78(Crayola) (#FFEC78) conveys warmth, friendliness, and gentle optimism. #FFEC78 soft, light yellow evokes sunlight, comfort, and subtle energy. Psychologically, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC78) promotes cheerfulness, mental clarity, and emotional balance, ideal for brightening environments without overwhelming them. Culturally, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC78) symbolizes friendliness, hope, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #FFEC78 to earth energy, balance, and nurturing. Fengshui considers #FFEC78 uplifting and harmonizing, suitable for social or learning spaces. Spiritually, #FFEC78 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, warmth, and purposeful focus. In design and arts, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC78) functions as a soft highlight, accent, or cheerful motif. Its light, warm tone pairs well with muted blues, greens, and browns, commonly applied in interior design, playful branding, and natural-themed artwork.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEC78 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
#FFEC78
RGB
rgb(255, 236, 120)
HSL
hsl(52°, 100%, 74%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 53%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 53%, 100%)
XYZ
74.6256 82.6070 29.7808
Yxy
82.6070 0.3990 0.4417
Hunter Lab
90.8884 -3.2869 16.1179
CIE-Lab
92.8421 -7.8791 57.8346

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow53 / 100 (53%)
53%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEC78 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

#FFEC78 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 #FFEC78 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEC78 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

#FFEC78

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEC78;

Text Color

color: #FFEC78;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEC78;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEC7840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEC78;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEC78 0%, #d9bc00 100%);

#FFEC78 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEC78 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.