What is Simple Yellow Color?
Simple Yellow has the hex code #F9E353. The equivalent RGB values are (249, 227, 83), which means it is composed of
45% red, 41% green and 15% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:9 Y:67 K:2. In the HSV/HSB scale, Simple Yellow has a hue of 52°, 67% saturation and a brightness value of 98%.
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.
Simple Yellow is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in its hex, RGB or HSL values. Please also note that the Simple Yellow CMYK numbers mentioned on this page are only approximations and have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae.
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Simple Yellow Color Codes
Hex Code | #F9E353 |
RGB Values | (249, 227, 83) |
CMYK Values | (0%, 9%, 67%, 2%) |
HSV/HSB Values | (52°, 67%, 98%) |
Closest Web Safe | #FFCC66 |
Inverse Color | #061CAC [Blue (Pantone)] |
Closest Pantone® | 113 C |
Closest RAL | 1016 [Sulphur yellow] |
Complementary Color | #5369F9 [Ultramarine Blue] |
Simple Yellow Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
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Simple Average | #BABABA |
Desaturated | #A6A6A6 |
Weighted Average (Most Common) | #DADADA |
Weighted Average (Luma) | #DDDDDD |
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #E8E8E8 |
Simple Yellow Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of Simple Yellow is Ultramarine Blue with the hex code #5369F9. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #F9E353 color is offered by #5369F9. 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 Simple Yellow (#F9E353) are Inchworm (#BCF953) and Royal Orange (#F99053). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Simple Yellow with a 30° separation on either side. 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 Simple Yellow (#F9E353) are #53BCF9 (Blue Jeans) and #9053F9 (Lavender Indigo). 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
Simple Yellow triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #53F9E3 (Turquoise) and #E353F9 (Heliotrope) along with #F9E353 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 Simple Yellow has four colors - #53F9E3 (Turquoise), #5369F9 (Ultramarine Blue) and #F95369 (Fiery Rose) in addition to the base color (#F9E353). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
Simple Yellow square color palette has #53F990 (Very Light Malachite Green), #5369F9 (Ultramarine Blue) and #F953BC (Light Deep Pink). 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.
Simple Yellow Color Rainbow Palette
Our Simple Yellow rainbow color palette is based on the RGB 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 Simple Yellow Color
Tints
- FAE975
- FBEB87
- FBEE98
- FCF1A9
- FDF4BA
- FDF7CB
- FEF9DD
- FEFCEE
Tones
- E1CF5C
- D5C561
- C9BB65
- BDB26A
- B0A86E
- A49E73
- 989477
- 8C8A7C
Shades
- C7B642
- AE9F3A
- 958832
- 7D722A
- 645B21
- 4B4419
- 322D11
- 191708
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