lightyellow

#FFFFE0

CSS color

Light Yellow (#FFFFE0) is a very pale, barely-perceptible warm yellow CSS named color, almost white with a faint golden undertone. It is softer and more neutral than lemon chiffon, serving as a minimal warm-tone alternative to pure white for backgrounds in delicate, warm-toned design compositions. It reads as sunlit white paper in most contexts.

Color Values

HEX

#FFFFE0

RGB

255, 255, 224

HSL

60.0, 100.0%, 93.9%

HSV

60.0, 12.2%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.0%, 12.2%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.992 0.0402 107.1

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: #FFFFE0;
color: #FFFFE0;
border-color: #FFFFE0;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 50 #F7FEE7

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.02:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

20.63:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFFFE0?

RGB(255, 255, 224) · HSL(60.0, 100.0%, 93.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.0%, 12.2%, 0.0%)

Does #FFFFE0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.02:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FFFFE0?

Use 000000 text on a #FFFFE0 background; contrast on black is 20.63:1.