Color swatch image showing #FFFF8F with RGB(255,255,143) values

#FFFF8F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #FFFF8F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#FFFF8F Color Information

#FFFF8F RGB value is (255, 255, 143). The hex color red value is 255, green is 255, and blue is 143. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 78 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent.

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#FFFF8F Color Meaning

Color #FFFF8F signifies intellectual cheer, diffused optimism, and focused lightness. #FFFF8F pale, greenish-yellow resembles fresh butter, lemon curd, or sunlight on a notebook page, suggesting clear-minded joy and alert calm. Psychologically, color #FFFF8F gently stimulates the intellect and lifts the spirits, promoting feelings of hope, clarity, and cheerful concentration. #FFFF8F combats gloom with a persistent, soft luminosity, making #FFFF8F ideal for workspaces, kitchens, or study areas where a positive, alert atmosphere is desired. Symbolically, color #FFFF8F represents enlightened thinking, new ideas dawning, and wisdom that is cheerful and accessible. #FFFF8F is the color of a sudden "aha!" moment bathed in friendly light. Culturally, #FFFF8F is a staple in mid-century modern design, cheerful branding, and educational materials for children. Color #FFFF8F embodies the visual concept of a "bright idea," providing a hue that is inherently optimistic, mentally stimulating, and warmly inviting.

Color Conversion

Convert #FFFF8F 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
#FFFF8F
RGB
rgb(255, 255, 143)
HSL
hsl(60°, 100%, 78%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 44%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 44%, 100%)
XYZ
81.9579 94.7632 39.9581
Yxy
94.7632 0.3782 0.4373
Hunter Lab
97.3464 -7.3414 18.1408
CIE-Lab
97.9387 -15.2094 53.2564

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue143 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#FFFF8F 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

#FFFF8F 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 #FFFF8F 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.05:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #FFFF8F 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

#FFFF8F

protanopia

#ffffaa

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #FFFF8F;

Text Color

color: #FFFF8F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #FFFF8F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #FFFF8F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #FFFF8F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFF8F 0%, #e5e500 100%);

#FFFF8F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #FFFF8F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.