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Light Brilliant Yellow

#CADD22

Light Brilliant Yellow is a neutral medium color with the hex code #CADD22. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 202, 221, 34 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 85%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Brilliant Yellow Color Values

HEX
#CADD22
RGB
202, 221, 34
HSL
66°, 73%, 50%
CMYK
9, 0, 85, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Brilliant Yellow sits at 66° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 73% saturation and 50% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, neutral colors like Light Brilliant Yellow work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Light Brilliant Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 9%, 0%, 85%, 13% ensures accurate color reproduction. The bright CMYK values indicate this color relies on pure inks rather than black, maintaining vibrancy in print.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Brilliant Yellow

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CADD22;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 202, 221, 34;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CADD22',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 85%
K: 13%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(202, 221, 34)
rgba(202, 221, 34, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 66° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Google logo
Google

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CADD22?
#CADD22 is Light Brilliant Yellow, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 202, 221, 34. It has a hue of 66°, 73% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CADD22?
The RGB color code for #CADD22 is rgb(202, 221, 34). This means it contains 202 red, 221 green, and 34 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Brilliant Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Brilliant Yellow (#CADD22) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #CADD22 in CSS?
You can use #CADD22 in CSS with: background-color: #CADD22; or color: #CADD22; or as an RGB value: rgb(202, 221, 34). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 85%, 13%.

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