HEX FFFF00 - #FFFF00, RGB(255,255,0) Color
| Color Name: | Yellow |
| Hex Color Code: | #FFFF00 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(255, 255, 0) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 0.0%, 100.0%, 0.0% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Yellow |
What color is FFFF00?
The color name for #FFFF00 is Yellow and is belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #FFFF00 is RGB(255, 255, 0). In the RGB color model, #FFFF00 has a red value of 255, a green value of 255, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFFF00 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.
Color FFFF00 is cool or warm?
Color FFFF00 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #FFFF00? (For interior and product design)
FFFF00 has an LRV of nearly 93. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#FFFF00
Light Color
Compare LRV 93 of #FFFF00 with dark and light Color
Is #FFFF00 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color FFFF00 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #FFFF00 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(255, 255, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
255 (100.0%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%
HSL
HSL(60deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)
Hue
60°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.
RYB
RYB(0, 255, 0)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Yellow
255 (100.0%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
60°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.
HWB
H: 60°
W: 0.00 %
B: 0.00 %
XYZ
X : 77
Y : 92.78
Z : 13.85
YXY
Y1 : 92.78
X : 0.42
Y2 : 0.51
CMY
C : 0.00%
M : 0.00%
Y : 100.00%
LRV
~ 92.8 %
Munsell Color System
1.6GY 9.6/18.8
CIE-Lab
L : 97.14
A : -21.56
B : 94.48
CIE-Lch
L : 97.14
C : 96.91
H : 102.85
CIE-Luv
L : 97.14
U : 7.7
V : 106.79
Hunter-Lab
L : 96.32
A : -25.87
B : 58.9
Color Names and Paint
Color Name of HEX #FFFF00
Here are the colors similar to FFFF00. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFFF00.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFFF00.
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFFF00.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFFF00.
Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag
Paint color for Hex #FFFF00
Here are the paint colors similar to FFFF00. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color FFFF00 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFFF00 to Dunn-Edwards
PPG Paints
Hex color FFFF00 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFFF00 to PPG Paints
Benjamin Moore
Hex color FFFF00 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFFF00 to Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Hex color FFFF00 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFFF00 to Valspar
Sherwin Williams
Hex color FFFF00 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFFF00 to Sherwin Williams
Behr
Hex color FFFF00 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFFF00 to Behr
Color Combinations
View more Yellow - #FFFF00 color palettes and coordinating colors
666600
999900
CCCC00
FFFF00
FFFF33
FFFF66
FFFF99
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
FF0000
FF8000
FFFF00
80FF00
00FF00
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
FFFF00
00FFFF
FF00FF
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
FFFF00
00FF80
0000FF
FF0080
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
FFFF00
FFFF19
FFFF33
FFFF4C
FFFF66
FFFF7F
FFFF99
FFFFB2
FFFFCC
FFFFE5
FFFFFF
FFFF00
E5E500
CCCC00
B2B200
999900
7F7F00
666600
4C4C00
333300
191900
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
FFFF00
Yellow
0000FF
Blue
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of Yellow - #FFFF00?
Color that best contrast with Yellow - #FFFF00 is #0000FF,
color name is Blue
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments Yellow - #FFFF00?
Complementary or Opposite color for Yellow - #FFFF00 is #0000FF, color name is Blue.
Color Images and Mockup
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