#F9EDC5

#F9EDC5

Color Values

HEX

#F9EDC5

RGB

249, 237, 197

HSL

46.2, 81.2%, 87.5%

HSV

46.2, 20.9%, 97.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.8%, 20.9%, 2.4%

OKLCH

0.9456 0.0536 93.3

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: #F9EDC5;
color: #F9EDC5;
border-color: #F9EDC5;
Nearest Tailwind: Amber 100 #FEF3C7

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.17:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.95:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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