Microsoft Yellow is a
warm medium color with the hex code #F9B406.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
249, 180, 6 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 98%, 2% for print applications.
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Microsoft Yellow
#F9B406
Microsoft Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #F9B406
- RGB
- 249, 180, 6
- HSL
- 43°, 95%, 50%
- CMYK
- 0, 28, 98, 2
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Microsoft Yellow sits at 43° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 95% saturation and 50% 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%, 28%, 98%, 2% 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: #F9B406;
--brand-primary-rgb: 249, 180, 6;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F9B406',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 98%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(249, 180, 6)
rgba(249, 180, 6, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F9B406?
#F9B406 is Microsoft Yellow, a warm medium color with RGB values of 249, 180, 6. It has a hue of 43°, 95%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F9B406?
The RGB color code for #F9B406 is rgb(249, 180, 6). This means it contains 249 red,
180 green, and 6 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Microsoft Yellow a warm or cool color?
Microsoft Yellow (#F9B406) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F9B406 in CSS?
You can use #F9B406 in CSS with:
background-color: #F9B406; or color: #F9B406; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 180, 6). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 98%, 2%.