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Yellow family

Yellow

Also known as: vibrant · cheerful · radiant · luminous · energetic
Hex #FFFF00
RGB rgb(255, 255, 0)
HSL hsl(60°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK 0 · 0 · 100 · 0
CSS yellow
RAL RAL 1026 · Luminous Yellow

RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Yellow.

In Western cultures, yellow often symbolizes happiness and optimism, while in some Eastern traditions, it is associated with courage and nobility. Despite its positive connotations, in some contexts, yellow can also denote caution or cowardice.

The term 'yellow' originates from the Old English 'geolu', reflecting its ancient roots in language. Notably, in 1790, the renowned artist Thomas Gainsborough experimented with yellow pigments, helping to popularize their use in landscape painting during the 18th century.

vibrantcheerfulradiantluminousenergetic

Similar colors

The closest colors to Yellow by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Yellow by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #858500
-30% #A3A300
-20% #C2C200
-10% #E0E000
BASE #FFFF00
+15% #FFFF1F
+30% #FFFF3D
+50% #FFFF5C
+70% #FFFF7A

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Yellow on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Yellow.

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#FF5733
#FFFFFF
#C0C0C0
#FFD700

Sunshine Burst

Bright Energy
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#6B8E23
#F5F5F5
#8B4513
#FFD700

Golden Fields

Nature's Bounty
#FFFF00
#00BFFF
#F5F5F5
#FF4500
#FFD700

Happy Day

Joyful Vibes

Used by

Brands and institutions known for using Yellow.

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