The color code for yellow is most commonly represented as:
- Hex: #FFFF00
- RGB: r: 255, g: 255, b: 0
- HSL: h: 60°, s: 100%, l: 50%
- HSV: h: 60°, s: 100%, v: 100%
- CMYK: c: 0%, m: 0%, y: 100%, k: 0%
Understanding Color Codes
Different color codes are used in various applications, such as web design, graphic design, and printing. Here's a brief explanation of each:
- Hex (Hexadecimal): This is a six-digit code that represents the combination of red, green, and blue (RGB) values. It's widely used in web design because it's easily understood by browsers.
- RGB (Red, Green, Blue): This model represents colors as a combination of red, green, and blue light. Each value ranges from 0 to 255.
- HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness): Hue represents the color's position on the color wheel, saturation represents the color's intensity, and lightness represents the color's brightness.
- HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value): Similar to HSL, HSV uses hue and saturation, but replaces lightness with value (brightness).
- CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black): This model is primarily used in printing. It represents colors as a combination of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks.
Usage Example
For example, if you are designing a webpage and want to use the color yellow, you can specify the color in your CSS file using the hex code #FFFF00. Alternatively, you could use rgb(255, 255, 0). The result will be the same: the element will be displayed in yellow.
