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#FFFF30 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF30 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF30 Color Information

#FFFF30 RGB value is (255, 255, 48). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 48. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 59 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 81 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF30 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF30 signifies luminous alertness, spring awakening, and synthetic brightness. #FFFF30 pure, intense yellow commands visual attention, suggesting warning signs, highlighter pens, and digital interfaces. Psychologically, color #FFFF30 stimulates mental activity and optimism but can cause visual strain if overused. #FFFF30 culturally references safety equipment, postmodern art, and the first flash of spring sun. Spiritually, #FFFF30 color represents intellectual clarity, sudden insight, and an energetic push forward, acting as a beacon against inertia and embodying pure, undiluted light.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF30 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
#FFFF30
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 48)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 81%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 81%, 100%)
XYZ
77.5335 92.9934 16.6594
Yxy
92.9934 0.4142 0.4968
Hunter Lab
96.4331 -9.7311 24.0454
CIE-Lab
97.2249 -20.8555 88.2452

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue48 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF30 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

#FFFF30 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 #FFFF30 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

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF30 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

#FFFF30

protanopia

#ffff62

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF30;

Text Color

color: #FFFF30;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF30;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF3040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF30;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF30 0%, #b0b000 100%);

#FFFF30 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF30 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.