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Jonquil

#E7FB9D

Jonquil is a neutral light color with the hex code #E7FB9D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 231, 251, 157 in digital design or CMYK 8%, 0%, 37%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jonquil color values

HEX
#E7FB9D
RGB
231, 251, 157
HSL
73°, 92%, 80%
CMYK
8, 0, 37, 2

About this color

Jonquil sits at 73° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the yellow 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(231, 251, 157), where the green channel leads at 251, 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 8C 0M 37Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 8% 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.

How to use Jonquil

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E7FB9D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 231, 251, 157;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E7FB9D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 8%
M: 0%
Y: 37%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(231, 251, 157)
rgba(231, 251, 157, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #E7FB9D?
#E7FB9D is Jonquil, a neutral light color with RGB values of 231, 251, 157. It has a hue of 73°, 92% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E7FB9D?
The RGB color code for #E7FB9D is rgb(231, 251, 157). This means it contains 231 red, 251 green, and 157 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Jonquil a warm or cool color?
Jonquil (#E7FB9D) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E7FB9D in CSS?
You can use #E7FB9D in CSS with: background-color: #E7FB9D; or color: #E7FB9D; or as an RGB value: rgb(231, 251, 157). For print design, use CMYK: 8%, 0%, 37%, 2%.