Lemon Chiffon is a very light, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFFACD, which equals rgb(255, 250, 205) in RGB and hsl(54, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M2 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFFACD - RGB
255, 250, 205 - HSL
54°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 2, 20, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Lemon Chiffon
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.81:1. Its complementary color is #CCD1FF.
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Lemon Chiffon color codes
| HEX | #FFFACD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 250, 205) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 54°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 2%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16775885 |
Shades and tints of Lemon Chiffon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFEF7 - 100
#FFFDEE - 200
#FFFDE6 - 300
#FFFCDE - 400
#FFFBD5 - 500
#FFFACD - 600
#D5D0AB - 700
#AAA789 - 800
#807D67 - 900
#555344 - 950
#2B2A22
Color harmonies for Lemon Chiffon
- Complementary
#CCD1FF≈ Periwinkle - Analogous −30°
#FFE0CC≈ Palest Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#EBFFCC≈ Palest Apple - Triadic +120°
#CCFFFA≈ Palest Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#FACCFF≈ Palest Purple - Split 150°
#CCEBFF≈ Palest Capri - Split 210°
#E0CCFF≈ Palest Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Lemon Chiffon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Lemon Chiffon | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Lemon Chiffon | Aa | 19.81:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Lemon Chiffon
background-color: #FFFACD;color: #FFFACD;background-color: rgb(255, 250, 205);background-color: hsl(54, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-lemon-chiffon: #FFFACD; }class="bg-[#FFFACD]"Colors similar to Lemon Chiffon
- Palest Gold
#FFFACC - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Palest Yellow
#FFFFCC - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Citron
#FAFFCC - Palest Bright Citron
#F6FAD1 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Palest Lime
#F5FFCC - Palest Amber
#FFF0CC
More yellow shades
- Gold
#FFD700 - Khaki
#F0E68C - Light Yellow
#FFFFE0 - Cornsilk
#FFF8DC - Dark Khaki
#BDB76B - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Olive
#808000 - Pale Goldenrod
#EEE8AA - Yellow
#FFFF00 - Sage
#B2AC88 - Mustard
#FFDB58
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Lemon Chiffon?
The HEX code for Lemon Chiffon is #FFFACD.
What is the RGB value of Lemon Chiffon?
Lemon Chiffon has an RGB value of 255, 250, 205 (rgb(255, 250, 205)). In HSL it is 54°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Lemon Chiffon?
Use black text on Lemon Chiffon. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1 and black text has 19.81:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Lemon Chiffon?
The complementary color of Lemon Chiffon is #CCD1FF. Analogous colors #FFE0CC and #EBFFCC also pair well.