Yellow Color Code: HEX #FFFF00 and RGB Code Values

Looking for specific yellow color codes? Get the exact yellow hex code (#FFFF00) and yellow RGB code (rgb(255,255,0)). Complete color information for design and development projects.

HEX#FFFF00

RGBrgb(255,255,0)

Shades of Yellow

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HEX Color Value

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Shades (Adding Black)

• 3B82F6

  rgb(59, 130, 246)
• 376BC8

  rgb(55, 107, 200)
• 31559D

  rgb(49, 85, 157)
• 294073

  rgb(41, 64, 115)
• 202C4C

  rgb(32, 44, 76)
• 151928

  rgb(21, 25, 40)
• 000000

  rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

• 3B82F6

  rgb(59, 130, 246)
• 6D95F8

  rgb(109, 149, 248)
• 91A9FA

  rgb(145, 169, 250)
• AFBEFC

  rgb(175, 190, 252)
• CBD3FD

  rgb(203, 211, 253)
• E5E9FE

  rgb(229, 233, 254)
• FFFFFF

  rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

• 3B82F6

  rgb(59, 130, 246)
• 5082E9

  rgb(80, 130, 233)
• 6182D7

  rgb(97, 130, 215)
• 6F83C4

  rgb(111, 131, 196)
• 7983B0

  rgb(121, 131, 176)
• 80849B

  rgb(128, 132, 155)
• 808080

  rgb(128, 128, 128)

Yellow Palette

Explore curated and automatically generated color palettes featuring yellow. See how it harmonizes with other colors for UI themes, graphics, and branding materials.

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors

Lightest

#DAF1FF

Light

#ACD2F3

Medium Light

#7AB5E7

Medium

#3498DB

Medium Dark

#2B6F9F

Dark

#214967

Darkest

#142634

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors

Base End

#3498DB

Left Dark

#76AEE2

Left Medium

#A4C5E9

Left Light

#CEDDEF

Neutral

#F5F5F5

Right Light

#F5D5C3

Right Medium

#F1B593

Right Dark

#E89664

Complementary End

#DB7734

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors

Lightest

#FFFFFF

Light

#A9CAED

Medium

#3498DB

Dark

#004D89

Darkest

#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors

Left Adjacent 2

#34DB77

Left Adjacent 1

#34DBCB

Main

#3498DB

Right Adjacent 1

#3445DB

Right Adjacent 2

#7734DB

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors

Main

#3498DB

Complementary

#DB7734

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors

Main

#3498DB

Secondary

#DB3498

Tertiary

#98DB34

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors

Main

#3498DB

Right 90°

#CB34DB

Complementary

#DB7734

Left 90°

#45DB34

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors

Main

#3498DB

Secondary

#7734DB

Complementary

#DB7734

Complementary Secondary

#98DB34

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors

Main

#3498DB

Split Left

#DB3444

Split Right

#DBCB34

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors

0°

#3498DB

45°

#4D34DB

90°

#CB34DB

135°

#DB346E

180°

#DB7734

225°

#C2DB34

270°

#45DB34

315°

#34DBA1

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors

Light Pastel

#A2B6C3

Pastel 1

#AFBFCB

Pastel 2

#BBC9D3

Pastel 3

#C7D3DB

Pastel 4

#D4DDE3

Deep Pastel

#E0E7EB

Common Yellow Color Codes (HEX & RGB)

Shades of Gold →

HEX:#FFD700

RGB:rgb(255, 215, 0)

Yellow →

HEX:#FFFF00

RGB:rgb(255, 255, 0)

Light Yellow →

HEX:#FFFFE0

RGB:rgb(255, 255, 224)

Gold →

HEX:#FFD700

RGB:rgb(255, 215, 0)

Metallic Gold →

HEX:#B8860B

RGB:rgb(184, 134, 11)

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HEX Color Value

All Formats:

• HEX:
  #ECB12E
• RGB:
  rgb(236, 177, 46)
• CMYK:
  cmyk(0%, 25%, 81%, 7%)
• HSV:
  hsv(41°, 81%, 93%)
• HSL:
  hsl(41°, 83%, 55%)

Design Usage Notes

• Color Pairing: Yellow works best with dark backgrounds (black, navy) for maximum contrast
• Format Selection: Use HEX/RGB for web, CMYK for print, Pantone for precise color matching
• Accessibility: Ensure sufficient contrast when using yellow for text elements

FAQ

What is the most common yellow HEX code?

#FFFF00 is the standard yellow HEX code used in digital design, recognized as classic yellow across most platforms.

How to make yellow color in RGB?

Combine RGB(255, 255, 0) to create yellow color for screens and digital interfaces.

What CMYK values make yellow color?

Use CMYK(0%, 0%, 100%, 0%) for print projects to achieve vibrant yellow.

Why does yellow appear differently across devices?

Color variations occur due to screen calibration, display technology, and ambient lighting. For consistency, use standardized color codes and preview on target devices.

What's the difference between CMYK and RGB yellow?

RGB (screen) uses additive light mixing while CMYK (print) uses subtractive ink mixing. Yellow often appears more vibrant in RGB than CMYK.

How to choose the right yellow shade?

Consider context:

• Bright yellows for attention-grabbing designs
• Golden yellows for luxurious/rich applications
• Pale yellows for soft/soothing aesthetics