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Jonquil

#DCFB9D

Jonquil is a neutral light color with the hex code #DCFB9D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 220, 251, 157 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 37%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jonquil color values

HEX
#DCFB9D
RGB
220, 251, 157
HSL
80°, 92%, 80%
CMYK
12, 0, 37, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jonquil sits at 80° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the green segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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, 251, 157), where the green channel leads at 251, 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 37Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 12% cyan, 37% 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: #DCFB9D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 220, 251, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DCFB9D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(220, 251, 157)
rgba(220, 251, 157, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 80° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DCFB9D?
#DCFB9D is Jonquil, a neutral light color with RGB values of 220, 251, 157. It has a hue of 80°, 92% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DCFB9D?
The RGB color code for #DCFB9D is rgb(220, 251, 157). This means it contains 220 red, 251 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jonquil a warm or cool color?
Jonquil (#DCFB9D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #DCFB9D in CSS?
You can use #DCFB9D in CSS with: background-color: #DCFB9D; or color: #DCFB9D; or as an RGB value: rgb(220, 251, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 37%, 2%.

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