Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) Color Information

Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) RGB value is (243, 218, 11). The hex color red value is 243, green is 218, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 54°, saturation of 91%, and lightness of 50%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 10%, 95%, and 5%.

Colors that pair well with Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) include Safety Orange (Blaze Orange) (#FF6700), Slime Lime (#A7FC00), and Bright Blue (#0096FF), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Bright Turquoise (#08E8DE), Phlox (#DF00FF), and Bluebonnet (#1C1CF0) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Rape Yellow color swatch with hex value #F3DA0B and RGB value (243,218,11)

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Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) Color Meaning

Rape Yellow sits in the bright yellow family with a clear golden bias that leans warm rather than citrus. Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) reflects sunlight, ripe grain, and early harvest fields. The shade feels assertive, not soft. It avoids pastel gentleness and instead signals clarity and exposure. Symbolically, yellow has long carried meanings tied to knowledge, alertness, and revelation. Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) sharpens that idea by adding intensity and visual weight. In color psychology, such yellows often trigger quick recognition and heightened focus. This makes the color memorable but also demanding. In spiritual traditions, yellow links to wisdom, solar energy, and awakening. Rape Yellow (#F3DA0B) appears in agricultural cultures where crops signal survival and prosperity. European farming regions historically associated similar hues with fertility and seasonal cycles. The color still echoes those roots today.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#f3da0b

RGB

rgb(243, 218, 11)

HSL

hsl(54°, 91%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 10%, 95%, 5%)

HSV

hsv(54°, 95%, 95%)

XYZ

62.0940 69.2217 10.4050

Yxy

69.2217 0.4381 0.4884

Hunter Lab

83.1996 -2.8613 15.9319

CIE-Lab

86.6137 -8.4497 85.4827

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red243 / 255 (95%)

95%

Green218 / 255 (85%)

85%

Blue11 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta10 / 100 (10%)

Yellow95 / 100 (95%)

95%

Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

A full range of Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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Background:#f3da0b

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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Normal Text

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UI Components

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Rape Yellow (#f3da0b) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.