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Light Yellow

#D9F8D3

Light Yellow is a neutral light color with the hex code #D9F8D3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 217, 248, 211 in digital design or CMYK 13%, 0%, 15%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Yellow Color Values

HEX
#D9F8D3
RGB
217, 248, 211
HSL
110°, 73%, 90%
CMYK
13, 0, 15, 3

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Light Yellow sits at 110° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 73% saturation and 90% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.

In digital design, neutral colors like Light Yellow work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Light Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 13%, 0%, 15%, 3% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Light Yellow

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D9F8D3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 217, 248, 211;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#D9F8D3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 13%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(217, 248, 211)
rgba(217, 248, 211, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 110° on the color wheel

Pixar logo
Pixar
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9F8D3?
#D9F8D3 is Light Yellow, a neutral light color with RGB values of 217, 248, 211. It has a hue of 110°, 73% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D9F8D3?
The RGB color code for #D9F8D3 is rgb(217, 248, 211). This means it contains 217 red, 248 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Yellow (#D9F8D3) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #D9F8D3 in CSS?
You can use #D9F8D3 in CSS with: background-color: #D9F8D3; or color: #D9F8D3; or as an RGB value: rgb(217, 248, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 13%, 0%, 15%, 3%.

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