Green Yellow

#F0E891

Crayola color

Green Yellow (#F0E891) in the Crayola palette is an unexpectedly pale, muted yellow-green—far softer than the CSS green yellow. This pastel, celery-colored tone suggests pale spring vegetation, wax beans, and the delicate green tint of young grain shoots. It works quietly in soft, organic color palettes and botanical illustration backgrounds.

Color Values

HEX

#F0E891

RGB

240, 232, 145

HSL

54.9, 76.0%, 75.5%

HSV

54.9, 39.6%, 94.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 3.3%, 39.6%, 5.9%

OKLCH

0.9183 0.1086 103.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F0E891;
color: #F0E891;
border-color: #F0E891;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 200 #FDE68A

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.66:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F0E891?

RGB(240, 232, 145) · HSL(54.9, 76.0%, 75.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 3.3%, 39.6%, 5.9%)

Does #F0E891 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.26:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F0E891?

Use 000000 text on a #F0E891 background; contrast on black is 16.66:1.