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Mimosa

#F2FBD0

Mimosa is a neutral light color with the hex code #F2FBD0. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 242, 251, 208 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 17%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Mimosa color values

HEX
#F2FBD0
RGB
242, 251, 208
HSL
73°, 84%, 90%
CMYK
4, 0, 17, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Mimosa sits at 73° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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, Mimosa is rendered as rgb(242, 251, 208), 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, Mimosa translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 0M 17Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 17% 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Mimosa

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F2FBD0;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 242, 251, 208;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F2FBD0',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 17%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(242, 251, 208)
rgba(242, 251, 208, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

14 brand s with colors near 73° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Linktree logo
Linktree
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F2FBD0?
#F2FBD0 is Mimosa, a neutral light color with RGB values of 242, 251, 208. It has a hue of 73°, 84% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F2FBD0?
The RGB color code for #F2FBD0 is rgb(242, 251, 208). This means it contains 242 red, 251 green, and 208 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Mimosa a warm or cool color?
Mimosa (#F2FBD0) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F2FBD0 in CSS?
You can use #F2FBD0 in CSS with: background-color: #F2FBD0; or color: #F2FBD0; or as an RGB value: rgb(242, 251, 208). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 17%, 2%.

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