Light Yellow is a
neutral light color with the hex code #E6F9D2.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
230, 249, 210 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 16%, 2% for print applications.
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Light Yellow
#E6F9D2
Light Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #E6F9D2
- RGB
- 230, 249, 210
- HSL
- 89°, 76%, 90%
- CMYK
- 8, 0, 16, 2
Shades & Tints
About this color
Light Yellow sits at 89° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 76% 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 8%, 0%, 16%, 2% 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: #E6F9D2;
--brand-primary-rgb: 230, 249, 210;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#E6F9D2',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 16%
K: 2% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(230, 249, 210)
rgba(230, 249, 210, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #E6F9D2?
What is the RGB value of #E6F9D2?
Is Light Yellow a warm or cool color?
How do I use #E6F9D2 in CSS?
background-color: #E6F9D2; or color: #E6F9D2; or as an RGB value: rgb(230, 249, 210). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 16%, 2%.