#FFEC81 Color Information
#FFEC81 RGB value is (255, 236, 129). The hex color red value is 255, green is 236, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 51°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent.
#FFEC81 Color Meaning
Color #FFEC81(Crayola) (#FFEC81) conveys warmth, friendliness, and gentle optimism. #FFEC81 soft, light yellow evokes sunlight, comfort, and subtle energy. Psychologically, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC81) promotes cheerfulness, mental clarity, and emotional balance, ideal for brightening environments without overwhelming them. Culturally, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC81) symbolizes friendliness, hope, and positivity in Western traditions, while Eastern associations link #FFEC81 to earth energy, balance, and nurturing. Fengshui considers #FFEC81 uplifting and harmonizing, suitable for social or learning spaces. Spiritually, #FFEC81 resonates with the solar plexus chakra, fostering confidence, warmth, and purposeful focus. In design and arts, Yellow (Crayola) (#FFEC81) 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 #FFEC81 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.
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Color Variations
#FFEC81 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
#FFEC81 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 #FFEC81 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #FFEC81 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.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#FFEC81 Color FAQs
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