Selective Yellow

Q: 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%.

#F9B406

Selective 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. Find matching Pantone color.

Selective 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

Selective Yellow sits at 43° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Selective Yellow is rendered as rgb(249, 180, 6), where the red channel dominates at 249, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. 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, Selective Yellow translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 28M 98Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 28% magenta, 98% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. 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 Selective 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.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F9B406?

#F9B406 is Selective 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 Selective Yellow a warm or cool color?

Selective 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%.