Palest Muted Yellow is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F0F0DB, which equals rgb(240, 240, 219) in RGB and hsl(60, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y9 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F0F0DB - RGB
240, 240, 219 - HSL
60°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
0, 0, 9, 6 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest Muted Yellow
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 18.19:1. Its complementary color is #DBDBF0.
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Palest Muted Yellow color codes
| HEX | #F0F0DB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 240, 219) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 60°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 9%, 6% |
| Decimal | 15790299 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFDF9 - 100
#FAFAF3 - 200
#F8F8ED - 300
#F5F5E7 - 400
#F3F3E1 - 500
#F0F0DB - 600
#C8C8B7 - 700
#A0A092 - 800
#78786E - 900
#505049 - 950
#282825
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Yellow
- Complementary
#DBDBF0≈ Palest Muted Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#F0E6DB≈ Palest Muted Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#E6F0DB≈ Palest Muted Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#DBF0F0≈ Palest Muted Teal - Triadic +240°
#F0DBF0≈ Palest Muted Fuchsia - Split 150°
#DBE6F0≈ Palest Muted Azure - Split 210°
#E6DBF0≈ Palest Muted Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Yellow | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Yellow | Aa | 18.19:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Yellow
background-color: #F0F0DB;color: #F0F0DB;background-color: rgb(240, 240, 219);background-color: hsl(60, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-yellow: #F0F0DB; }class="bg-[#F0F0DB]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Yellow
- Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Palest Muted Chartreuse
#EAF0DB - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6 - Palest Muted Amber
#F0EADB - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6 - Palest Soft Citron
#F2F5D6 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Palest Muted Spring Bud
#E8F0DB
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Muted Yellow
#969640 - Muted Yellow
#B2B24D - Medium Light Muted Yellow
#BFBF69 - Light Muted Yellow
#CBCB86 - Pale Muted Yellow
#D7D7A2 - Very Pale Muted Yellow
#E3E3BF - Very Dark Dusty Yellow
#373725 - Dark Dusty Yellow
#505035 - Deep Dusty Yellow
#686845 - Medium Dark Dusty Yellow
#818156 - Dusty Yellow
#999966
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Yellow?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Yellow is #F0F0DB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Yellow?
Palest Muted Yellow has an RGB value of 240, 240, 219 (rgb(240, 240, 219)). In HSL it is 60°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Yellow?
Use black text on Palest Muted Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 and black text has 18.19:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Yellow?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Yellow is #DBDBF0. Analogous colors #F0E6DB and #E6F0DB also pair well.