Fuel Yellow is a
warm medium color with the hex code #EAB02A.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
234, 176, 42 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 82%, 8% for print applications.
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Fuel Yellow
#EAB02A
Fuel Yellow color values
- HEX
- #EAB02A
- RGB
- 234, 176, 42
- HSL
- 42°, 82%, 54%
- CMYK
- 0, 25, 82, 8
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Fuel Yellow sits at 42° on the color wheel with 82% saturation and 54% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 82%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Fuel Yellow is rendered as rgb(234, 176, 42), where the red channel dominates at 234, giving the color a clear red cast. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.
For print, Fuel Yellow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 82Y 8K. The low-to-moderate black value (8%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (82%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Fuel Yellow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #EAB02A;
--brand-primary-rgb: 234, 176, 42;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#EAB02A',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 82%
K: 8%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(234, 176, 42)
rgba(234, 176, 42, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #EAB02A?
#EAB02A is Fuel Yellow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 234, 176, 42. It has a hue of 42°, 82%
saturation, and 54% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #EAB02A?
The RGB color code for #EAB02A is rgb(234, 176, 42). This means it contains 234 red,
176 green, and 42 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fuel Yellow a warm or cool color?
Fuel Yellow (#EAB02A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EAB02A in CSS?
You can use #EAB02A in CSS with:
background-color: #EAB02A; or color: #EAB02A; or as an RGB value: rgb(234, 176, 42). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 82%, 8%.