Microsoft Yellow is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F5B400.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
245, 180, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 27%, 100%, 4% for print applications.
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Microsoft Yellow
#F5B400
Microsoft Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #F5B400
- RGB
- 245, 180, 0
- HSL
- 44°, 100%, 48%
- CMYK
- 0, 27, 100, 4
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Microsoft Yellow sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 48% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.
In digital design, warm colors like Microsoft Yellow work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.
When using Microsoft Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 27%, 100%, 4% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Microsoft Yellow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F5B400;
--brand-primary-rgb: 245, 180, 0;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F5B400',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 27%
Y: 100%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(245, 180, 0)
rgba(245, 180, 0, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F5B400?
#F5B400 is Microsoft Yellow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 245, 180, 0. It has a hue of 44°, 100%
saturation, and 48% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F5B400?
The RGB color code for #F5B400 is rgb(245, 180, 0). This means it contains 245 red,
180 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Microsoft Yellow a warm or cool color?
Microsoft Yellow (#F5B400) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F5B400 in CSS?
You can use #F5B400 in CSS with:
background-color: #F5B400; or color: #F5B400; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 180, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 27%, 100%, 4%.