Palest Marigold is a very light, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFF5CC, which equals rgb(255, 245, 204) in RGB and hsl(48, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M4 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFF5CC - RGB
255, 245, 204 - HSL
48°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 4, 20, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Marigold
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.18:1. Its complementary color is #CCD6FF.
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Palest Marigold color codes
| HEX | #FFF5CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 245, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(48, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 48°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 4%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16774604 |
Shades and tints of Palest Marigold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFDF7 - 100
#FFFCEE - 200
#FFFAE6 - 300
#FFF8DD - 400
#FFF7D5 - 500
#FFF5CC - 600
#D5CCAA - 700
#AAA388 - 800
#807B66 - 900
#555244 - 950
#2B2922
Color harmonies for Palest Marigold
- Complementary
#CCD6FF≈ Palest Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#FFDBCC≈ Palest Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#F0FFCC≈ Palest Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#CCFFF5≈ Palest Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#F5CCFF≈ Palest Grape - Split 150°
#CCF0FF≈ Palest Peacock - Split 210°
#DBCCFF≈ Palest Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Marigold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Marigold | Aa | 1.09:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Marigold | Aa | 19.18:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Marigold
background-color: #FFF5CC;color: #FFF5CC;background-color: rgb(255, 245, 204);background-color: hsl(48, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-marigold: #FFF5CC; }class="bg-[#FFF5CC]"Colors similar to Palest Marigold
- Palest Amber
#FFF0CC - Palest Gold
#FFFACC - Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Bright Citron
#F6FAD1 - Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC
More yellow shades
- Saffron
#F4C430 - Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Light Marigold
#FFDC52 - Pale Marigold
#FFE47A - Very Pale Marigold
#FFEDA3 - Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Medium Light Bright Marigold
#EAC73E - Light Bright Marigold
#EED263 - Pale Bright Marigold
#F2DD88 - Very Pale Bright Marigold
#F6E7AC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Marigold?
The HEX code for Palest Marigold is #FFF5CC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Marigold?
Palest Marigold has an RGB value of 255, 245, 204 (rgb(255, 245, 204)). In HSL it is 48°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Marigold?
Use black text on Palest Marigold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.09:1 and black text has 19.18:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Marigold?
The complementary color of Palest Marigold is #CCD6FF. Analogous colors #FFDBCC and #F0FFCC also pair well.