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Supernova

#FEC701

Supernova is a warm medium color with the hex code #FEC701. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 254, 199, 1 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Supernova color values

HEX
#FEC701
RGB
254, 199, 1
HSL
47°, 99%, 50%
CMYK
0, 22, 100, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Supernova sits at 47° on the color wheel with 99% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 99%, 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, Supernova is rendered as rgb(254, 199, 1), where the red channel dominates at 254, 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, Supernova translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 22M 100Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 22% magenta, 100% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Supernova

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FEC701;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 254, 199, 1;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FEC701',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 100%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(254, 199, 1)
rgba(254, 199, 1, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 47° on the color wheel

Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian
National Geographic logo
National Geographic
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FEC701?
#FEC701 is Supernova, a warm medium color with RGB values of 254, 199, 1. It has a hue of 47°, 99% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FEC701?
The RGB color code for #FEC701 is rgb(254, 199, 1). This means it contains 254 red, 199 green, and 1 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Supernova a warm or cool color?
Supernova (#FEC701) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FEC701 in CSS?
You can use #FEC701 in CSS with: background-color: #FEC701; or color: #FEC701; or as an RGB value: rgb(254, 199, 1). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 100%, 0%.

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