#FFFF33 Hex Code
Color Name: Electric Yellow
What is hex #FFFF33 Color?
The color name of hex code #FFFF33 is Electric Yellow. The RGB values are (255, 255, 51) which means it is composed of
45% red, 45% green and 9% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:80 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #FFFF33 has a hue of 60°, 80% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #FFFF33 Color Codes
| Color Name | Electric Yellow |
| RGB Values | (255, 255, 51) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 0%, 80%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (60°, 80%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #FFFF33 |
| Inverse Color | #0000CC [Medium Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 394 C |
| Closest RAL | 1016 [Sulphur yellow] |
| Complementary Color | #3333FF [Palatinate Blue] |
| #FFFF33 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #BBBBBB |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #E9E9E9 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #F0F0F0 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #F0F0F0 |
Hex #FFFF33 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #FFFF33 is #3333FF which is called Palatinate Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #FFFF33 color is offered by #3333FF. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #FFFF33 are #99FF33 and #FF9933, called French Lime and Deep Saffron, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #FFFF33 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #FFFF33 are #3399FF (Brilliant Azure) and #9933FF (Purple (X11)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#FFFF33 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #33FFFF (Fluorescent Blue) and #FF33FF (Purple Pizzazz) along with #FFFF33, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #FFFF33 has #33FFFF (Fluorescent Blue), #3333FF (Palatinate Blue) and #FF3333 (Deep Carmine Pink). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #FFFF33 contains #33FF99 (Eucalyptus), #3333FF (Palatinate Blue) and #FF3399 (French Fuchsia). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #FFFF33 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #FFFF33 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of FFFF33 Color
Tints
FFFF5C- FFFF70
- FFFF85
- FFFF99
- FFFFAD
- FFFFC2
- FFFFD6
- FFFFEB
Tones
- E6E642
- D9D94A
- CCCC52
- C0C05A
- B3B361
- A6A669
- 999971
- 8D8D78
Shades
- CCCC29
- B3B324
- 99991F
- 80801A
- 666614
- 4D4D0F
- 33330A
- 1A1A05
#FFFF33 Color Patterns
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#FFFF33 Gingham Checks
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#FFFF33 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#FFFF33 Polka Dots Pattern
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#FFFF33 Honeycomb Pattern
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#FFFF33 Leaves Pattern
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#FFFF33 Houndstooth Pattern
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#FFFF33 Trellis Pattern
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#FFFF33 Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
