#ffc400 - Citrus Splash color

Bright, warm golden yellow reminiscent of ripe mango or sunflower petals. It reads as highly saturated and luminous, radiating energy, optimism and playful confidence. Ideal for attention-grabbing accents, signage, and branding that aims to convey friendliness and vitality. It contrasts strongly with deep blues, charcoal grays, and cool teals, and pairs nicely with muted neutrals for balance. In design it functions as a highlight or call-to-action color, delivering high visibility and a sunny, inviting mood without feeling harsh.

color #ffc400

#ffc400 color RGB value is 255, 196, 0, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.231, 1.00, 0.00. Alternative names for that color are: citrus splash, gold, supernova, sunglow, orange.

Color Conversion

Name
Values
CSS
RGB(0-255)
255, 196, 0
rgb(255, 196, 0)
CMYK
0.00, 0.231, 1.00, 0.00
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sRGB
1.00, 0.769, 0.00
rgb(100% 76.9% 0%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.940, 0.763, 0.179
color(a98-rgb 0.94 0.763 0.179)
HCT
87.8, 61.3, 82.2
color(--hct 87.8 42.2% 82.2%)
HSL
46.1, 100, 50.0
hsl(46.1 100% 50%)
HSV
46.1, 100, 100
color(--hsv 46.1 100% 100%)
HWB
46.1, 0.00, 0.00
hwb(46.1 0% 0%)
Lab
82.8, 12.2, 83.5
lab(82.8 12.2 83.5)
P3
0.964, 0.778, 0.265
color(display-p3 0.964 0.778 0.265)
XYZ D50
0.649, 0.618, 0.0675
color(xyz-d50 0.649 0.618 0.068)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#ffc400
RGB:255 196 0
HSL:46.12deg 100% 50%
HEX:#003bff
RGB:0 59 255
HSL:226.12deg 100% 50%

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