Jonquil

Q: How do I use #DEFC9C in CSS?

You can use #DEFC9C in CSS with: background-color: #DEFC9C; or color: #DEFC9C; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 252, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 38%, 1%.

#DEFC9C

Jonquil is a neutral light color with the hex code #DEFC9C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 252, 156 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 38%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jonquil color values

HEX: #DEFC9C
RGB: 222, 252, 156
HSL: 79°, 94%, 80%
CMYK: 12, 0, 38, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jonquil sits at 79° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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(222, 252, 156), where the green channel leads at 252, 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 38Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 12% cyan, 38% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Jonquil

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DEFC9C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 252, 156;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DEFC9C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 38%
K: 1%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 252, 156)
rgba(222, 252, 156, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DEFC9C?

#DEFC9C is Jonquil, a neutral light color with RGB values of 222, 252, 156. It has a hue of 79°, 94% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DEFC9C?

The RGB color code for #DEFC9C is rgb(222, 252, 156). This means it contains 222 red, 252 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Jonquil a warm or cool color?

Jonquil (#DEFC9C) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #DEFC9C in CSS?

You can use #DEFC9C in CSS with: background-color: #DEFC9C; or color: #DEFC9C; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 252, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 38%, 1%.