Yellow is a
warm light color with the hex code #FFF533.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 245, 51 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 80%, 0% for print applications.
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Yellow
#FFF533
Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #FFF533
- RGB
- 255, 245, 51
- HSL
- 57°, 100%, 60%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 80, 0
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Yellow sits at 57° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% saturation and 60% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, warm colors like Yellow work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 4%, 80%, 0% 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 Yellow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FFF533;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 245, 51;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFF533',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 80%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 245, 51)
rgba(255, 245, 51, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FFF533?
#FFF533 is Yellow, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 245, 51. It has a hue of 57°, 100%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFF533?
The RGB color code for #FFF533 is rgb(255, 245, 51). This means it contains 255 red,
245 green, and 51 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Yellow a warm or cool color?
Yellow (#FFF533) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFF533 in CSS?
You can use #FFF533 in CSS with:
background-color: #FFF533; or color: #FFF533; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 245, 51). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 80%, 0%.