Color swatch image showing #FFEF0C with RGB(255,239,12) values
Color swatch image showing #FFEF0C with RGB(255,239,12) values

#FFEF0C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFEF0C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFEF0C Color Information

#FFEF0C RGB value is (255, 239, 12). The hex color red value is 255, green is 239, and blue is 12. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 6 percent, 95 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFEF0C Color Meaning

Color #FFEF0C(process) (#FFEF0C) conveys vibrancy, optimism, and intellectual stimulation. #FFEF0C bright, near-pure yellow radiates sunlight, energy, and clarity. Psychologically, Yellow (process) (#FFEF0C) encourages creativity, focus, and cheerful engagement, energizing both personal and professional spaces. Culturally, Yellow (process) (#FFEF0C) represents positivity, alertness, and mental acuity in Western traditions, while Eastern symbolism links #FFEF0C to prosperity, enlightenment, and balanced energy. Fengshui employs #FFEF0C to brighten spaces, enhance focus, and stimulate positive energy. Spiritually, #FFEF0C resonates with the solar plexus chakra, promoting self-confidence, willpower, and purposeful action. In design and arts, Yellow (process) (#FFEF0C) works as a dominant accent, highlight, or background. Its vivid, light quality pairs well with blues, greens, and muted earth tones, commonly seen in graphic design, packaging, and cheerful interior schemes.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFEF0C 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
#FFEF0C
RGB
rgb(255, 239, 12)
HSL
hsl(56°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 95%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 95%, 100%)
XYZ
72.1729 83.0195 12.5683
Yxy
83.0195 0.4302 0.4949
Hunter Lab
91.1150 -5.7049 20.9014
CIE-Lab
93.0230 -13.7688 90.5909

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green239 / 255 (94%)
94%
Blue12 / 255 (5%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow95 / 100 (95%)
95%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFEF0C 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

#FFEF0C 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 #FFEF0C 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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#FFEF0C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFEF0C 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

#FFEF0C

protanopia

#f8f843

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFEF0C;

Text Color

color: #FFEF0C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFEF0C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFEF0C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFEF0C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFEF0C 0%, #9c9200 100%);

#FFEF0C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFEF0C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.