Color swatch image showing #FFF60B with RGB(255,246,11) values

#FFF60B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF60B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF60B Color Information

#FFF60B RGB value is (255, 246, 11). The hex color red value is 255, green is 246, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 96 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF60B Color Meaning

Color #FFF60B emits radiant clarity, intellectual spark, and unshaded optimism. Color #FFF60B approaches the visual threshold of white light while retaining chromatic identity—making #FFF60B one of the most luminous hues in the spectrum. In printing and pigment, #FFF60B serves as the gold standard for yellow due to its opacity and lightfastness. Psychologically, color #FFF60B stimulates mental activity; studies show #FFF60B enhances alertness in learning environments when used in small doses. However, overuse can cause visual fatigue, demanding strategic application. Culturally, color #FFF60B bridges joy and warning. #FFF60B appears in school buses, hazard vests, and sun logos—contexts where visibility equals safety or celebration. Unlike ochres or mustards, color #FFF60B carries no earthiness; #FFF60B is pure solar energy. In branding, #FFF60B signals innovation (think tech startups) or accessibility (public transit). Research on color and memory indicates that items tagged with color #FFF60B are recalled more frequently, likely due to its retinal prominence. Spiritually, color #FFF60B aligns with the solar plexus chakra—personal power, confidence, and will. #FFF60B does not soothe; #FFF60B activates. In art, #FFF60B has symbolized enlightenment since Van Gogh’s sunflowers. Color #FFF60B rejects ambiguity. Designers use #FFF60B when the message must cut through noise instantly. Though intense, color #FFF60B remains culturally positive—representing not chaos, but focused radiance.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF60B 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
#FFF60B
RGB
rgb(255, 246, 11)
HSL
hsl(58°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(58°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
74.2562 87.1957 13.2333
Yxy
87.1957 0.4251 0.4992
Hunter Lab
93.3786 -7.4840 22.4892
CIE-Lab
94.8212 -17.1724 92.0032

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF60B 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

#FFF60B 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 #FFF60B 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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#FFF60B

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 #FFF60B 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

#FFF60B

protanopia

#fbfb44

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF60B;

Text Color

color: #FFF60B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF60B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF60B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF60B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF60B 0%, #9c9700 100%);

#FFF60B Color FAQs

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