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#FFFF1B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF1B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF1B Color Information

#FFFF1B RGB value is (255, 255, 27). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 27. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of55 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 89 percent, 0percent.

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#FFFF1B Color Meaning

Color #FFFF1B signifies energetic brightness, optimism, and attention-grabbing vitality. #FFFF1B vivid yellow commands focus and stimulates mental clarity. Psychologically, Laser Lemon (#FFFF1B) promotes creativity, alertness, and spontaneous energy, ideal for environments that require active engagement. In design, Laser Lemon (#FFFF1B) pairs with dark or neutral shades to produce high-contrast, visually striking combinations. Symbolically, #FFFF1B embodies illumination, courage, and a forward-looking mindset, often signaling innovation or daring choices. Spiritually, Laser Lemon (#FFFF1B) represents personal empowerment, joy, and the awakening of insight. Across cultures, bright yellow hues like Laser Lemon (#FFFF1B) are linked to optimism, celebration, and mental acuity, making #FFFF1B both vibrant and uplifting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF1B 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
#FFFF1B
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 27)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 55%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 89%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 89%, 100%)
XYZ
77.1978 92.8591 14.8918
Yxy
92.8591 0.4174 0.5021
Hunter Lab
96.3634 -9.9104 24.4885
CIE-Lab
97.1704 -21.2957 92.0768

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue27 / 255 (11%)
11%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow89 / 100 (89%)
89%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF1B 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

#FFFF1B 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 #FFFF1B 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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#FFFF1B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF1B 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

#FFFF1B

protanopia

#ffff52

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF1B;

Text Color

color: #FFFF1B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF1B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF1B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF1B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF1B 0%, #a5a500 100%);

#FFFF1B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF1B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.