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Turbo

#FFE500 aka “Guardian Yellow” by The Guardian

Turbo is a warm medium color with the hex code #FFE500. Also known as "Guardian Yellow" by The Guardian . This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 229, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 100%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color. Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.

Turbo color values

HEX
#FFE500
RGB
255, 229, 0
HSL
54°, 100%, 50%
CMYK
0, 10, 100, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turbo sits at 54° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Turbo is rendered as rgb(255, 229, 0), where the red channel dominates at 255, 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, Turbo translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 100Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% magenta, 100% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Guardian Yellow.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Turbo

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FFE500;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 229, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FFE500',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 100%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(255, 229, 0)
rgba(255, 229, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using Turbo

1 brand uses this color in their identity

The Guardian

Media • In-house Guardian

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 54° on the color wheel

Best Buy logo
Best Buy
Ferrari logo
Ferrari
Versace logo
Versace
Red Bull logo
Red Bull

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FFE500?
#FFE500 is Turbo, a warm medium color with RGB values of 255, 229, 0. It has a hue of 54°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FFE500?
The RGB color code for #FFE500 is rgb(255, 229, 0). This means it contains 255 red, 229 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Turbo a warm or cool color?
Turbo (#FFE500) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFE500 in CSS?
You can use #FFE500 in CSS with: background-color: #FFE500; or color: #FFE500; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 229, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 100%, 0%.

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