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HEX FFFF31 - #FFFF31, RGB(255,255,49) Color


Color Name: Daffodil
Hex Color Code: #FFFF31
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 255, 49)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 80.8%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow






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What color is FFFF31?

The color name for #FFFF31 is Daffodil and is belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The RGB color code for color number #FFFF31 is RGB(255, 255, 49). In the RGB color model, #FFFF31 has a red value of 255, a green value of 255, and a blue value of 49. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 80.8% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 59.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFFF31 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 80.8 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFFF31 is cool or warm?

Color FFFF31 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFFF31? (For interior and product design)

FFFF31 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

#FFFF31

Light Color


Compare LRV 93 of #FFFF31 with dark and light Color




Is #FFFF31 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFFF31 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 #FFFF31 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 255, 49)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
255 (100.0%)
Blue
49 (19.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
80.78%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 100.0 %, 59.6 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
59.61 %.

RYB

RYB(0, 206, 0)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Yellow
206 (80.8%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
80.78 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 19.22 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 77.55

Y : 93

Z : 16.77

YXY

Y1 : 93

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.5

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 0.00%

Y : 80.78%


LRV

~ 93 %

Munsell Color System

1.8GY 9.6/13.1

CIE-Lab

L : 97.23

A : -20.83

B : 88.02

CIE-Lch

L : 97.23

C : 90.45

H : 103.31

CIE-Luv

L : 97.23

U : 7.41

V : 102.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 96.44

A : -25.22

B : 57.2






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #FFFF31


Here are the colors similar to FFFF31. 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.



#FAFA37
Maximum Yellow
ΔE - 1.17 (98.8% similar)
#FFFF00
Yellow
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#FFF600
Cadmium Yellow
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFFF31.


#FFFF00
RAL 1026 - Luminous Yellow
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFFF31.


#FDEF41
BS 10-E-50 - Forsythia
ΔE - 4.31 (95.7% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 7.96 (92.0% similar)


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFFF31.


#ECE81A
PANTONE 395 C
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#EDE939
PANTONE 394 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#E3E829
PANTONE 809 C
ΔE - 5.23 (94.8% similar)
#F7EA48
PANTONE 101 C
ΔE - 5.28 (94.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFFF31.




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Paint color for Hex #FFFF31


Here are the paint colors similar to FFFF31. 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 FFFF31 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFFF31 to Dunn-Edwards


#FFF47C
Chickadee (DE 5403)
ΔE - 7.35 (92.7% similar)
#FFE536
Highlighter (DE 5404)
ΔE - 7.43 (92.6% similar)
#FFEA70
Fuzzy Duckling (DE 5396)
ΔE - 8.53 (91.5% similar)
#FCE974
Dandelion (DE 5417)
ΔE - 8.86 (91.1% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFFF31 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFFF31 to Benjamin Moore


#E1E465
Limelight (2025-40)
ΔE - 8.53 (91.5% similar)
#FFE765
Banana Yellow (2022-40)
ΔE - 8.55 (91.5% similar)
#FAE466
Sunburst (2023-40)
ΔE - 8.89 (91.1% similar)
#D2D612
New Lime (2025-30)
ΔE - 9.16 (90.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFFF31 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFFF31 to PPG Paints


#E6D943
Citrus Spice (PPG1216-6)
ΔE - 8.73 (91.3% similar)
#FFDF38
Acorn Squash (PPG1212-6)
ΔE - 9.36 (90.6% similar)
#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 9.40 (90.6% similar)
#FDEA83
Citrus Punch (PPG1212-5)
ΔE - 10.30 (89.7% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFFF31 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFFF31 to Valspar


#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 10.26 (89.7% similar)
#DBD564
Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 11.44 (88.6% similar)
#DCDB76
Celery (6007-10A)
ΔE - 11.87 (88.1% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFFF31 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFFF31 to Sherwin Williams


#FED95D
Lemon Twist (SW 6909)
ΔE - 12.57 (87.4% similar)
#FED340
Daisy (SW 6910)
ΔE - 13.42 (86.6% similar)
#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 13.43 (86.6% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 13.95 (86.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFFF31 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFFF31 to Behr


#FFE487
Upbeat (P300-5)
ΔE - 12.80 (87.2% similar)
#F7DA74
Solar Energy (P310-5)
ΔE - 12.94 (87.1% similar)
#FFD756
Buzz-In (P300-6)
ΔE - 13.07 (86.9% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 13.21 (86.8% similar)







Color Combinations


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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.

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.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FFFF31
Daffodil

3131FF
Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*


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 Daffodil - #FFFF31?

Color that best contrast with Daffodil - #FFFF31 is #3131FF, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*
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 Daffodil - #FFFF31?

Complementary or Opposite color for Daffodil - #FFFF31 is #3131FF, color name is Han Purple (Chinese Purple)*.





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