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Light Yellow

#E9F8D3

Light Yellow is a neutral light color with the hex code #E9F8D3. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 233, 248, 211 in digital design or CMYK 6%, 0%, 15%, 3% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Light Yellow Color Values

HEX
#E9F8D3
RGB
233, 248, 211
HSL
84°, 73%, 90%
CMYK
6, 0, 15, 3

About this color

Light Yellow sits at 84° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 73% 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 6%, 0%, 15%, 3% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Light Yellow

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #E9F8D3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 233, 248, 211;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E9F8D3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 6%
M: 0%
Y: 15%
K: 3%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(233, 248, 211)
rgba(233, 248, 211, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 84° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9F8D3?
#E9F8D3 is Light Yellow, a neutral light color with RGB values of 233, 248, 211. It has a hue of 84°, 73% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #E9F8D3?
The RGB color code for #E9F8D3 is rgb(233, 248, 211). This means it contains 233 red, 248 green, and 211 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Yellow (#E9F8D3) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #E9F8D3 in CSS?
You can use #E9F8D3 in CSS with: background-color: #E9F8D3; or color: #E9F8D3; or as an RGB value: rgb(233, 248, 211). For print design, use CMYK: 6%, 0%, 15%, 3%.