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Bud Yellow
Bud Yellow
#FEEDAFClick to copy
Bud Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(254, 237, 175)Copy
HSLhsl(47, 98%, 84%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(47, 31%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 7%, 31%, 0%)Copy
Bud Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#FEEDAF
Click to copy#AFC0FE
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#FEC6AF
Click to copy#E8FEAF
Click to copySplit Complementary
#AFE7FE
Click to copy#C6AFFE
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FEEDAF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
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Click to copyBud Yellow WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.17 : 1
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Black background #000000
17.95 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.07 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.80 : 1
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Bud Yellow Shade Variants
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Bud Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Bud Yellow (HEX #FEEDAF) has the RGB value rgb(254, 237, 175), the HSL value hsl(47°, 98%, 84%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 7%, 31%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Bud Yellow is #AFC0FE, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FEC6AF and #E7FEAF that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#AFE7FE, #C6AFFE) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Bud Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Bud Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 against white and 17.95:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Bud Yellow has a lightness of 84% and a saturation of 98%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: The pale yellow of new plant buds, fresh and delicate, a common color for scholars' writing paper and traditional fabric patterns.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Bud Yellow tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Bud Yellow is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Bud Yellow Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
