Palest Bright Citron is a very light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F6FAD1, which equals rgb(246, 250, 209) in RGB and hsl(66, 80%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M0 Y16 K2, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F6FAD1 - RGB
246, 250, 209 - HSL
66°, 80%, 90% - CMYK
2, 0, 16, 2 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Bright Citron
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.51:1. Its complementary color is #D5D1FA.
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Palest Bright Citron color codes
| HEX | #F6FAD1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(246, 250, 209) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 80%, 90%) |
| HSV | 66°, 16%, 98% |
| CMYK | 2%, 0%, 16%, 2% |
| Decimal | 16186065 |
Shades and tints of Palest Bright Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FEFEF7 - 100
#FCFDF0 - 200
#FBFDE8 - 300
#F9FCE0 - 400
#F8FBD9 - 500
#F6FAD1 - 600
#CDD0AE - 700
#A4A78B - 800
#7B7D69 - 900
#525346 - 950
#292A23
Color harmonies for Palest Bright Citron
- Complementary
#D5D1FA≈ Palest Bright Blue - Analogous −30°
#FAEAD1≈ Palest Bright Orange - Analogous +30°
#E1FAD1≈ Palest Bright Leaf - Triadic +120°
#D1F6FA≈ Palest Bright Cyan - Triadic +240°
#FAD1F6≈ Palest Bright Magenta - Split 150°
#D1E1FA≈ Palest Bright Cerulean - Split 210°
#EAD1FA≈ Palest Bright Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Bright Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Bright Citron | Aa | 1.08:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Bright Citron | Aa | 19.51:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Bright Citron
background-color: #F6FAD1;color: #F6FAD1;background-color: rgb(246, 250, 209);background-color: hsl(66, 80%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-bright-citron: #F6FAD1; }class="bg-[#F6FAD1]"Colors similar to Palest Bright Citron
- Palest Bright Lime
#F2FAD1 - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Palest Lime
#F5FFCC - Palest Bright Chartreuse
#EEFAD1 - Palest Citron
#FAFFCC - Palest Soft Citron
#F2F5D6 - Palest Chartreuse
#F0FFCC - Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Cream
#FFFDD0
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Bright Citron
#B0C115 - Bright Citron
#D1E619 - Medium Light Bright Citron
#D8EA3E - Light Bright Citron
#E0EE63 - Pale Bright Citron
#E7F288 - Very Pale Bright Citron
#EEF6AC - Darkest Soft Citron
#26290A - Very Dark Soft Citron
#444912 - Dark Soft Citron
#626A1B - Deep Soft Citron
#808B23 - Medium Dark Soft Citron
#9FAB2B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Bright Citron?
The HEX code for Palest Bright Citron is #F6FAD1.
What is the RGB value of Palest Bright Citron?
Palest Bright Citron has an RGB value of 246, 250, 209 (rgb(246, 250, 209)). In HSL it is 66°, 80%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Bright Citron?
Use black text on Palest Bright Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 and black text has 19.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Bright Citron?
The complementary color of Palest Bright Citron is #D5D1FA. Analogous colors #FAEAD1 and #E1FAD1 also pair well.