What Color is Vivid yellow
Vivid yellow is a radiant and high-chroma hue that commands immediate attention. It sits at the peak of the visible spectrum's brightness, offering maximum luminosity for digital and physical spaces.
Additional Information
- Color Family: Yellow
- Temperature: Warm
- Associated Season: Spring
- Complementary Color: #001EFF
- Brightness: 210/255
- Saturation: 99%
Colors That Pair Well With Vivid yellow
Complementary
Pair with Blue for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.
High Contrast
Use Blue for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.
Harmonious Depth
Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.
Color Variations
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Vivid yellow History
Historically, achieving such a saturated yellow required toxic minerals. Ancient Egyptians and Romans utilized orpiment, an arsenic sulfide, to create a golden-yellow pigment for frescoes and papyrus. During the 19th century, the discovery of chrome yellow, a lead chromate, allowed artists like Vincent van Gogh to saturate canvases with unprecedented intensity and light.
In the modern era, the development of synthetic cadmium pigments provided the stability and opacity needed for industrial applications. This evolution transitioned the color from a rare, expensive mineral used in sacred art to a standardized tool for industrial design, safety signaling, and commercial branding.
Meaning & Psychology
Vivid yellow triggers an immediate release of serotonin, often associated with feelings of optimism and high energy. Because the human eye processes yellow faster than any other color, it acts as a cognitive stimulant, increasing alertness and mental focus.
Culturally, it carries dual meanings. While it represents happiness and prosperity in many Eastern cultures, it serves as a universal signifier for caution in Western traffic and hazard systems. Its high visibility ensures that it remains the most effective color for grabbing the subconscious mind's attention.
In Nature
In the natural world, this intense hue often appears as a warning mechanism in the animal kingdom, seen on the stripes of wasps or the skin of certain frogs. It is also found in the petals of sunflowers and the rinds of ripe lemons, where it serves to attract pollinators through high-contrast visibility against green foliage.
How To Use Vivid yellow
For digital interfaces, use vivid yellow as an accent color rather than a primary background to prevent ocular fatigue. Its high light-reflectance value makes it an ideal choice for call-to-action buttons that require high conversion rates and immediate user recognition.
When considering accessibility, pair this yellow with high-contrast dark colors like black or navy blue to ensure legibility. Avoid placing white text over #FFE302, as the lack of contrast will make the content unreadable for users with visual impairments or in high-glare environments.
Related Words
Curated Palettes
Industrial Warning
A high-contrast palette designed for maximum visibility and impact.
Citrus Punch
A refreshing and energetic palette inspired by summer fruit and sunshine.
Midnight Glow
A sophisticated, dark palette where the yellow acts as a neon-like highlight.
Color Conversions
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Snippets
color: #FFE302;
color: rgb(255, 227, 2);
background-color: #FFE302;
border: 3px solid #FFE302;
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #FFE30266;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE302 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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What Goes With Vivid yellow?
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Complementary
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Accessibility
Contrast with Black and White
Contrast with Black
UI Examples
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Contrast Ratio
Contrast with White
UI Examples
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I use Vivid yellow in CSS?
You can use Vivid yellow in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:
.vivid-yellow {
background-color: #FFE302;
color: #FFFFFF;
}For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.