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#FFFF32 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF32 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF32 Color Information

#FFFF32 RGB value is (255, 255, 50). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 50. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 60 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF32 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF32 signifies luminous alertness, spring awakening, and synthetic brightness. #FFFF32 pure, intense yellow commands visual attention, suggesting warning signs, highlighter pens, and digital interfaces. Psychologically, color #FFFF32 stimulates mental activity and optimism but can cause visual strain if overused. #FFFF32 culturally references safety equipment, postmodern art, and the first flash of spring sun. Spiritually, #FFFF32 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 #FFFF32 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
#FFFF32
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 50)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 60%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 80%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 80%, 100%)
XYZ
77.5757 93.0103 16.8817
Yxy
93.0103 0.4138 0.4961
Hunter Lab
96.4418 -9.7085 23.9896
CIE-Lab
97.2318 -20.8002 87.7832

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue50 / 255 (20%)
20%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow80 / 100 (80%)
80%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF32 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

#FFFF32 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 #FFFF32 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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#FFFF32

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 #FFFF32 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

#FFFF32

protanopia

#ffff64

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF32;

Text Color

color: #FFFF32;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF32;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF3240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF32;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF32 0%, #b2b300 100%);

#FFFF32 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF32 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.