Color swatch image showing #FFFF41 with RGB(255,255,65) values
Color swatch image showing #FFFF41 with RGB(255,255,65) values

#FFFF41 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF41 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF41 Color Information

#FFFF41 RGB value is (255, 255, 65). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 65. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 63 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 75 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF41 Color Meaning

Color #FFFF41 offers a slightly softened strike—retaining urgency while gaining approachability. #FFFF41 variant, with a hint of warmth from added red, reduces the visual harshness of pure #FFFF00 while preserving its commanding presence. Color #FFFF41 remains highly effective in user interfaces for warnings, highlights, and interactive elements where friendliness must temper alertness. Psychologically, the subtle shift toward gold lowers perceived aggression without sacrificing recognition speed. #FFFF41 appears in edtech, productivity apps, and inclusive design systems that prioritize clarity with compassion. Spiritually, color #FFFF41 represents guided energy—illumination with intent, not just intensity. In branding, #FFFF41 signals optimism with responsibility: brightness that cares where #FFFF41 lands.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF41 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
#FFFF41
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 65)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 63%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 75%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 75%, 100%)
XYZ
77.9541 93.1617 18.8744
Yxy
93.1617 0.4103 0.4904
Hunter Lab
96.5203 -9.5060 23.4891
CIE-Lab
97.2932 -20.3063 83.8178

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue65 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow75 / 100 (75%)
75%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF41 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

#FFFF41 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 #FFFF41 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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#FFFF41

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 #FFFF41 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

#FFFF41

protanopia

#ffff6f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF41;

Text Color

color: #FFFF41;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF41;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF4140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF41;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF41 0%, #bbbb00 100%);

#FFFF41 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF41 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.