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Chrysanthemum Yellow

Chrysanthemum Yellow
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Chrysanthemum Yellow Parameter Conversion Table

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RGBrgb(255, 213, 79)Copy
HSLhsl(46, 100%, 65%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(46, 69%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 16%, 69%, 0%)Copy
Complementary
#FFD54F
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#4F79FF
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Analogous
#FF7D4F
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#D1FF4F
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Split Complementary
#4FD1FF
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#7D4FFF
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Monochromatic
#FFD54F
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#F9EABB
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#FFFFFF
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#E8B100
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#826300
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#1C1500
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Chrysanthemum Yellow WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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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
1.41 : 1
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Black background #000000
14.88 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.29 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.95 : 1
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Chrysanthemum Yellow Shade Variants

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Chrysanthemum Yellow Color Introduction

Definition

Chrysanthemum Yellow (HEX #FFD54F) has the RGB value rgb(255, 213, 79), the HSL value hsl(46°, 100%, 65%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 16%, 69%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Chrysanthemum Yellow is #4F79FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF7D4F and #D1FF4F that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4FD1FF, #7D4FFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Chrysanthemum Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Chrysanthemum Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 against white and 14.88:1 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, Chrysanthemum Yellow has a lightness of 65% and a saturation of 100%, 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: A yellow imitating chrysanthemums, bright and elegant, often used in classical garden decoration and traditional clothing patterns, for a noble feel.

Color Psychology

Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Chrysanthemum 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, Chrysanthemum 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.

Chrysanthemum 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.