Palest Soft Citron is a very light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F2F5D6, which equals rgb(242, 245, 214) in RGB and hsl(66, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C1 M0 Y13 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F2F5D6 - RGB
242, 245, 214 - HSL
66°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
1, 0, 13, 4 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft 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 18.81:1. Its complementary color is #D9D6F5.
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Palest Soft Citron color codes
| HEX | #F2F5D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 245, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(66, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 66°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 1%, 0%, 13%, 4% |
| Decimal | 15922646 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Citron
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFDF8 - 100
#FBFCF1 - 200
#F9FAEB - 300
#F6F8E4 - 400
#F4F7DD - 500
#F2F5D6 - 600
#CACCB2 - 700
#A1A38F - 800
#797B6B - 900
#515247 - 950
#282924
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Citron
- Complementary
#D9D6F5≈ Palest Soft Blue - Analogous −30°
#F5E9D6≈ Palest Soft Orange - Analogous +30°
#E2F5D6≈ Palest Soft Leaf - Triadic +120°
#D6F2F5≈ Palest Soft Cyan - Triadic +240°
#F5D6F2≈ Palest Soft Magenta - Split 150°
#D6E2F5≈ Palest Soft Cerulean - Split 210°
#E9D6F5≈ Palest Soft Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Citron
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Citron | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Citron | Aa | 18.81:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Citron
background-color: #F2F5D6;color: #F2F5D6;background-color: rgb(242, 245, 214);background-color: hsl(66, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-citron: #F2F5D6; }class="bg-[#F2F5D6]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Citron
- Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Palest Soft Chartreuse
#ECF5D6 - Palest Bright Lime
#F2FAD1 - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Palest Bright Citron
#F6FAD1 - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB - Palest Bright Chartreuse
#EEFAD1 - Palest Soft Spring Bud
#E9F5D6
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Soft Citron
#9FAB2B - Soft Citron
#BDCC33 - Medium Light Soft Citron
#C7D454 - Light Soft Citron
#D2DC74 - Pale Soft Citron
#DDE495 - Very Pale Soft Citron
#E7EDB6 - Darkest Muted Citron
#22240F - Very Dark Muted Citron
#3D401C - Dark Muted Citron
#585D28 - Deep Muted Citron
#727934 - Medium Dark Muted Citron
#8D9640
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Citron?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Citron is #F2F5D6.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Citron?
Palest Soft Citron has an RGB value of 242, 245, 214 (rgb(242, 245, 214)). In HSL it is 66°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Citron?
Use black text on Palest Soft Citron. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 and black text has 18.81:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Citron?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Citron is #D9D6F5. Analogous colors #F5E9D6 and #E2F5D6 also pair well.