Laser Lemon

#FEFE22

Crayola color

Laser Lemon (#FEFE22) is a vivid, neon-bright yellow from the Crayola collection, so intensely saturated it approaches the quality of a highlighter marker or fluorescent safety clothing. Its extreme brightness makes it nearly impossible to ignore on dark or contrasting backgrounds, making it effective in safety signage, youth-oriented design, and bold pop-art palettes.

Color Values

HEX

#FEFE22

RGB

254, 254, 34

HSL

60.0, 99.1%, 56.5%

HSV

60.0, 86.6%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 86.6%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9656 0.2052 109.7

Properties

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FEFE22;
color: #FEFE22;
border-color: #FEFE22;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 300 #FDE047

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.08:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.41:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEFE22?

RGB(254, 254, 34) · HSL(60.0, 99.1%, 56.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.0%, 86.6%, 0.4%)

Does #FEFE22 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.08:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FEFE22?

Use 000000 text on a #FEFE22 background; contrast on black is 19.41:1.