lemonchiffon

#FFFACD

CSS color

Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD) is a delicate pale lemon yellow CSS named color, named after the light, airy lemon-flavored dessert. It is warmer than pure white but subtler than canary yellow, evoking sunlit parchment, fresh lemon curd, and the color of pale moonlight. It makes an elegant, warm-tinted background for food, baking, and lifestyle design.

Color Values

HEX

#FFFACD

RGB

255, 250, 205

HSL

54.0, 100.0%, 90.2%

HSV

54.0, 19.6%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.0%, 19.6%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9778 0.0582 102.2

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

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.81:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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