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#FFEC9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEC9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEC9F Color Information

#FFEC9F RGB value is (255, 236, 159). The hex color red value is 255, green is 236, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 48°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of81 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 7 percent, 38 percent, 0percent.

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#FFEC9F Color Meaning

Color #FFEC9F signifies warmth, subtle sweetness, and understated calm. #FFEC9F pale, creamy yellow shade evokes soft sunlight and natural simplicity, promoting a sense of ease and gentle optimism. In color psychology, color #FFEC9F encourages mental clarity, reduces tension, and fosters a nurturing, approachable atmosphere. Culturally, color #FFEC9F is often associated with comfort, domesticity, and hospitality. In Western traditions, #FFEC9F represents refinement and minimalism, while in Eastern symbolism, #FFEC9F can connect with purity and peaceful energy. Fengshui views #FFEC9F as a balancing color that enhances harmony in living spaces, particularly in areas meant for relaxation and social interaction. Spiritually, color #FFEC9F resonates with the Solar Plexus chakra, encouraging confidence and personal empowerment. Its light yellow undertones symbolize intellect, cheerfulness, and inspiration. Designers and artists use #FFEC9F to create soft contrasts, light backgrounds, or calm, welcoming palettes that feel natural and organic.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEC9F 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
#FFEC9F
RGB
rgb(255, 236, 159)
HSL
hsl(48°, 100%, 81%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 38%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(48°, 38%, 100%)
XYZ
77.4935 83.7541 44.8827
Yxy
83.7541 0.3759 0.4063
Hunter Lab
91.5173 -1.7972 12.4926
CIE-Lab
93.3436 -4.2061 39.6777

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green236 / 255 (93%)
93%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta7 / 100 (7%)
Yellow38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEC9F 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

#FFEC9F 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 #FFEC9F 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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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEC9F 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: #FFEC9F;

Text Color

color: #FFEC9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEC9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEC9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEC9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEC9F 0%, #edbe00 100%);

#FFEC9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEC9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.