#FFFFC5

A very light, vivid yellow closely aligning with Lemonchiffon.

About #FFFFC5

The precise color #FFFFC5 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Lemonchiffon. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 255, 255, and 197.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 23% Y, and 0% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FFFFC5
RGB255, 255, 197
HSL60.0°, 100.0%, 88.6%
CMYK0%, 0%, 23%, 0%
HSV60.0°, 22.7%, 100.0%
LAB98.8, -9.0, 27.8
XYZ87.1, 96.8, 66.9
Decimal16777157

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.03:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
20.36:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.01:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
17.31:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FFFFC5; }
.text-color { color: #FFFFC5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FFFFC5; }

Similar Colors

Lemonchiffon
#FFFACD