Primrose is a
neutral light color with the hex code #F5F5A3.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
245, 245, 163 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 33%, 4% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Primrose
#F5F5A3
Primrose color values
- HEX
- #F5F5A3
- RGB
- 245, 245, 163
- HSL
- 60°, 80%, 80%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 33, 4
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Primrose sits at 60° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 80% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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, Primrose is rendered as rgb(245, 245, 163), where the red channel dominates at 245, 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 4K. With almost no black ink (4%), 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: #F5F5A3;
--brand-primary-rgb: 245, 245, 163;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F5F5A3',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 33%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(245, 245, 163)
rgba(245, 245, 163, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #F5F5A3?
#F5F5A3 is Primrose, a neutral light color with RGB values of 245, 245, 163. It has a hue of 60°, 80%
saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F5F5A3?
The RGB color code for #F5F5A3 is rgb(245, 245, 163). This means it contains 245 red,
245 green, and 163 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Primrose a warm or cool color?
Primrose (#F5F5A3) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F5F5A3 in CSS?
You can use #F5F5A3 in CSS with:
background-color: #F5F5A3; or color: #F5F5A3; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 245, 163). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 33%, 4%.