Bright Sun is a
warm light color with the hex code #FAD638.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
250, 214, 56 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 14%, 78%, 2% for print applications.
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Bright Sun
#FAD638
Bright Sun color values
- HEX
- #FAD638
- RGB
- 250, 214, 56
- HSL
- 49°, 95%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 14, 78, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Bright Sun sits at 49° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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, Bright Sun is rendered as rgb(250, 214, 56), where the red channel dominates at 250, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Bright Sun translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 14M 78Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 14% magenta, 78% 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 Bright Sun
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FAD638;
--brand-primary-rgb: 250, 214, 56;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FAD638',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 14%
Y: 78%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(250, 214, 56)
rgba(250, 214, 56, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 49° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FAD638?
#FAD638 is Bright Sun, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 214, 56. It has a hue of 49°, 95%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FAD638?
The RGB color code for #FAD638 is rgb(250, 214, 56). This means it contains 250 red,
214 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Bright Sun a warm or cool color?
Bright Sun (#FAD638) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FAD638 in CSS?
You can use #FAD638 in CSS with:
background-color: #FAD638; or color: #FAD638; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 214, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 14%, 78%, 2%.