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#FFFF0B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF0B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF0B Color Information

#FFFF0B RGB value is (255, 255, 11). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 96 percent, 0percent.

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#FFFF0B Color Meaning

Color #FFFF0B conveys energy, mental stimulation, and radiant optimism. #FFFF0B pure, vivid #FFFF0B embodies sunlight and clarity. Psychologically, color #FFFF0B encourages focus, creativity, and alertness, making #FFFF0B ideal for active spaces or learning environments. Culturally, color #FFFF0B represents intellect, happiness, and vitality in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #FFFF0B with enlightenment, prosperity, and earth energy. Fengshui uses #FFFF0B to enhance positivity, motivation, and mental clarity. Spiritually, #FFFF0B resonates with the solar plexus chakra, supporting confidence, personal power, and purposeful action. In design and arts, color #FFFF0B functions as a vivid accent, energizing motif, or prominent background. Its light, highly saturated tone pairs with blues, greens, and muted neutrals, appearing in branding, creative visuals, and dynamic interior designs.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF0B 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
#FFFF0B
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 11)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 52%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 96%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 96%, 100%)
XYZ
77.0604 92.8042 14.1681
Yxy
92.8042 0.4187 0.5043
Hunter Lab
96.3349 -9.9838 24.6698
CIE-Lab
97.1481 -21.4764 93.7352

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow96 / 100 (96%)
96%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF0B 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

#FFFF0B 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 #FFFF0B 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF0B 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

#FFFF0B

protanopia

#ffff46

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF0B;

Text Color

color: #FFFF0B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF0B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF0B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF0B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF0B 0%, #9c9c00 100%);

#FFFF0B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF0B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.