#F0F8C5
A very light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Lemonchiffon.
About #F0F8C5
The precise color #F0F8C5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Lemonchiffon. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(240, 248, 197).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 3% C, 0% M, 21% Y, and 3% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Because it is a very light color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0F8C5
RGB240, 248, 197
HSL69.4°, 78.5%, 87.3%
CMYK3%, 0%, 21%, 3%
HSV69.4°, 20.6%, 97.3%
LAB95.9, -10.9, 23.7
XYZ79.6, 89.7, 65.9
Decimal15792325
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
18.94:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.06:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
16.10:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0F8C5;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0F8C5;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0F8C5;
}