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Jonquil

#DCF99F

Jonquil is a neutral light color with the hex code #DCF99F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 249, 159 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 36%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jonquil color values

HEX
#DCF99F
RGB
220, 249, 159
HSL
79°, 88%, 80%
CMYK
12, 0, 36, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jonquil sits at 79° on the color wheel with 88% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 88%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. 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(220, 249, 159), where the green channel leads at 249, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 12C 0M 36Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 12% cyan, 36% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Jonquil

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DCF99F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 249, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DCF99F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 36%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 249, 159)
rgba(220, 249, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

10 brand s with colors near 79° on the color wheel

Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Shopify logo
Shopify
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Zendesk logo
Zendesk

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DCF99F?
#DCF99F is Jonquil, a neutral light color with RGB values of 220, 249, 159. It has a hue of 79°, 88% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCF99F?
The RGB color code for #DCF99F is rgb(220, 249, 159). This means it contains 220 red, 249 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jonquil a warm or cool color?
Jonquil (#DCF99F) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCF99F in CSS?
You can use #DCF99F in CSS with: background-color: #DCF99F; or color: #DCF99F; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 249, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 36%, 2%.

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