Color swatch image showing #FFF605 with RGB(255,246,5) values

#FFF605 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF605 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF605 Color Information

#FFF605 RGB value is (255, 246, 5). The hex color red value is 255, green is 246, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 98 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF605 Color Meaning

Color #FFF605 emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #FFF605 approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #FFF605 one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #FFF605 serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #FFF605 stimulates mental activity; studies show #FFF605 enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #FFF605 bridges joy and warning. #FFF605 appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #FFF605 carries no earthiness; #FFF605 is pure solar energy. In branding, #FFF605 signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #FFF605 are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #FFF605 aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #FFF605 does not soothe; #FFF605 activates. In art, #FFF605 has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #FFF605 rejects ambiguity. Designers use #FFF605 when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #FFF605 remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF605 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
#FFF605
RGB
rgb(255, 246, 5)
HSL
hsl(58°, 100%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 98%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 98%, 100%)
XYZ
74.2232 87.1825 13.0595
Yxy
87.1825 0.4254 0.4997
Hunter Lab
93.3716 -7.5012 22.5314
CIE-Lab
94.8156 -17.2165 92.4292

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF605 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

#FFF605 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 #FFF605 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+)

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.14:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF605 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

#FFF605

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF605;

Text Color

color: #FFF605;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF605;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF60540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF605;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF605 0%, #999400 100%);

#FFF605 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF605 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.