Lemon (#FFF700) Color Meaning and Information

Lemon (#FFF700) Color Information

Lemon (#FFF700) RGB value is (255, 247, 0). The hex color red value is 255, green is 247, and blue is 0. Its HSL format shows a hue of 58°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 100 percent, 0 percent.

Lemon

#FFF700

rgb(255, 247, 0)

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Lemon (#FFF700) Color Meaning

Lemon (#FFF700) signifies brightness, optimism, and mental clarity. Its vivid yellow hue commands attention and stimulates energetic thought. Psychologically, Lemon (#FFF700) enhances focus, creativity, and emotional uplift. In design, Lemon (#FFF700) is often used for highlights, accents, or playful palettes, adding vibrancy and luminosity. Symbolically, it represents intellect, cheerfulness, and dynamic positivity. Spiritually, Lemon (#FFF700) encourages clarity, insight, and joyful awareness. Across cultures, it embodies sunlight, renewal, and uplifting energy in both art and daily life.

Color Conversion

Convert Lemon (#FFF700) 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

#FFF700

RGB

rgb(255, 247, 0)

HSL

hsl(58°, 100%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 3%, 100%, 0%)

HSV

hsv(58°, 100%, 100%)

XYZ

74.5008 87.7815 13.0169

Yxy

87.7815 0.4250 0.5008

Hunter Lab

93.6918 -7.7811 22.8005

CIE-Lab

95.0689 -17.7347 92.9731

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)

100%

Green247 / 255 (97%)

97%

Blue0 / 255 (0%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Lemon (#FFF700) 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

Lemon (#FFF700) 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 Lemon (#FFF700) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#FFF700

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.13:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFF700 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

Lemon (#FFF700)

protanopia

#fcfb3c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFF700;

Text Color

color: #FFF700;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFF700;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFF70040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFF700;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF700 0%, #979200 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Lemon (#FFF700) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.