Light yellow
Light yellow is a white with a faint yellow tint. Hex code #FFFFE0.
Color codes
- CSS name
lightyellow - HEX
#FFFFE0 - RGB
rgb(255 255 224) - HSL
hsl(60 100% 94%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(60, 12%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(99.2% 0.04 107.1) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 0%)
White text
1.01:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
20.63:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Light yellow in CSS and design
Light yellow is a white with a faint yellow tint. Light yellow is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: lightyellow;
color: #FFFFE0;
color: rgb(255 255 224);
color: hsl(60 100% 94%);For text on light yellow, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light yellow?
#FFFFE0. In CSS you can also use the keyword lightyellow, which works in every browser.
What is light yellow in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(255 255 224), in HSL hsl(60 100% 94%). For print, cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on light yellow?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 20.63:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.01:1.
Which colors go with light yellow?
Its complementary color is #FCFCFF, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #FFFCF8 and #F8FFF6. The palette generator builds more combinations.