Jonquil

Q: How do I use #DAEF8F in CSS?

You can use #DAEF8F in CSS with: background-color: #DAEF8F; or color: #DAEF8F; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 239, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 40%, 6%.

#DAEF8F

Jonquil is a neutral light color with the hex code #DAEF8F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 218, 239, 143 in digital design or CMYK 9%, 0%, 40%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jonquil color values

HEX: #DAEF8F
RGB: 218, 239, 143
HSL: 73°, 75%, 75%
CMYK: 9, 0, 40, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jonquil sits at 73° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 75% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Jonquil is rendered as rgb(218, 239, 143), where the green channel leads at 239, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Jonquil translates to a CMYK breakdown of 9C 0M 40Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (40%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Jonquil

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DAEF8F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 239, 143;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DAEF8F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 9%
M: 0%
Y: 40%
K: 6%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(218, 239, 143)
rgba(218, 239, 143, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 73° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DAEF8F?

#DAEF8F is Jonquil, a neutral light color with RGB values of 218, 239, 143. It has a hue of 73°, 75% saturation, and 75% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DAEF8F?

The RGB color code for #DAEF8F is rgb(218, 239, 143). This means it contains 218 red, 239 green, and 143 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Jonquil a warm or cool color?

Jonquil (#DAEF8F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #DAEF8F in CSS?

You can use #DAEF8F in CSS with: background-color: #DAEF8F; or color: #DAEF8F; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 239, 143). For print design, use CMYK: 9%, 0%, 40%, 6%.