#F9FFBB

#F9FFBB

Color Values

HEX

#F9FFBB

RGB

249, 255, 187

HSL

65.3, 100.0%, 86.7%

HSV

65.3, 26.7%, 100.0%

CMYK

2.4%, 0.0%, 26.7%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9795 0.0867 112.1

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: #F9FFBB;
color: #F9FFBB;
border-color: #F9FFBB;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 100 #FEF9C3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.05:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F9FFBB?

RGB(249, 255, 187) · HSL(65.3, 100.0%, 86.7%) · CMYK(2.4%, 0.0%, 26.7%, 0.0%)

Does #F9FFBB meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.05:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F9FFBB?

Use 000000 text on a #F9FFBB background; contrast on black is 20.05:1.