Color swatch image showing #FFF68C with RGB(255,246,140) values

#FFF68C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFF68C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFF68C Color Information

#FFF68C RGB value is (255, 246, 140). The hex color red value is 255, green is 246, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 77 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 4 percent, 45 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFF68C Color Meaning

Color #FFF68C radiates luminous ease, cheerful neutrality, and sun-bleached simplicity. As the lightest in the Khaki series (RGB 255, 246, 143), #FFF68C borders on pale gold but retains a greenish undertone that prevents #FFF68C from feeling gaudy or artificial. Color #FFF68C glows with the diffused warmth of morning light through linen curtains—inviting but never demanding. #FFF68C high-key tone improves mood in interior spaces while maintaining enough complexity to avoid visual flatness, unlike pure pastels. In digital contexts, color #FFF68C functions as a highlight or accent that draws the eye without overwhelming. Its inclusion in the X11 color list ties #FFF68C to early computing graphics, yet its organic feel keeps #FFF68C relevant in modern wellness and lifestyle branding. Culturally, #FFF68C evokes dried wildflowers, sun-bleached driftwood, and vintage postcards—linking #FFF68C to nostalgia without sentimentality. Color #FFF68C suggests memory preserved in amber: warm, transparent, slightly faded. Psychologically, #FFF68C hue balances stimulation and calm. While bright yellows can induce anxiety in large doses, color #FFF68C’s green bias tempers its energy, creating a tone that uplifts without agitating. #FFF68C’s especially effective in children’s learning apps or senior care interfaces where clarity and comfort must coexist. Symbolically, color #FFF68C represents gentle awakening—awareness that arrives softly, like dawn after a long night.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFF68C 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
#FFF68C
RGB
rgb(255, 246, 140)
HSL
hsl(55°, 100%, 77%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 4%, 45%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 45%, 100%)
XYZ
78.9294 89.0650 37.8422
Yxy
89.0650 0.3835 0.4327
Hunter Lab
94.3743 -5.0225 16.4496
CIE-Lab
95.6076 -11.0971 51.8106

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green246 / 255 (96%)
96%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow45 / 100 (45%)
45%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFF68C 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

#FFF68C 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 #FFF68C 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+)

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.12:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF68C 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

#FFF68C

protanopia

#fbfba6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF68C;

Text Color

color: #FFF68C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF68C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF68C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF68C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF68C 0%, #e2cf00 100%);

#FFF68C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFF68C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.