Primrose is a
warm light color with the hex code #F2F1A1.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
242, 241, 161 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 33%, 5% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Primrose
#F2F1A1
Primrose color values
- HEX
- #F2F1A1
- RGB
- 242, 241, 161
- HSL
- 59°, 76%, 79%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 33, 5
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Primrose sits at 59° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.
In digital environments, Primrose is rendered as rgb(242, 241, 161), where the red channel dominates at 242, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Primrose translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 0M 33Y 5K. With almost no black ink (5%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 33% 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 Primrose
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F2F1A1;
--brand-primary-rgb: 242, 241, 161;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F2F1A1',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 5%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(242, 241, 161)
rgba(242, 241, 161, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 59° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F2F1A1?
#F2F1A1 is Primrose, a warm light color with RGB values of 242, 241, 161. It has a hue of 59°, 76%
saturation, and 79% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F2F1A1?
The RGB color code for #F2F1A1 is rgb(242, 241, 161). This means it contains 242 red,
241 green, and 161 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Primrose a warm or cool color?
Primrose (#F2F1A1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2F1A1 in CSS?
You can use #F2F1A1 in CSS with:
background-color: #F2F1A1; or color: #F2F1A1; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 241, 161). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 33%, 5%.