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#FFFF27 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF27 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF27 Color Information

#FFFF27 RGB value is (255, 255, 39). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 39. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 85 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF27 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF27 signifies energetic brightness, optimism, and attention-grabbing vitality. #FFFF27 vivid yellow commands focus and stimulates mental clarity. Psychologically, Laser Lemon (#FFFF27) promotes creativity, alertness, and spontaneous energy, ideal for environments that require active engagement. In design, Laser Lemon (#FFFF27) pairs with dark or neutral shades to produce high-contrast, visually striking combinations. Symbolically, #FFFF27 embodies illumination, courage, and a forward-looking mindset, often signaling innovation or daring choices. Spiritually, Laser Lemon (#FFFF27) represents personal empowerment, joy, and the awakening of insight. Across cultures, bright yellow hues like Laser Lemon (#FFFF27) are linked to optimism, celebration, and mental acuity, making #FFFF27 both vibrant and uplifting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF27 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
#FFFF27
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 39)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 85%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 85%, 100%)
XYZ
77.3662 92.9265 15.7784
Yxy
92.9265 0.4158 0.4994
Hunter Lab
96.3984 -9.8205 24.2663
CIE-Lab
97.1978 -21.0747 90.1181

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue39 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF27 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

#FFFF27 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 #FFFF27 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+)

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF27 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

#FFFF27

protanopia

#ffff5b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF27;

Text Color

color: #FFFF27;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF27;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF2740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF27;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF27 0%, #adad00 100%);

#FFFF27 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF27 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.