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Chiffon

#F5FFCC

Chiffon is a neutral light color with the hex code #F5FFCC. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 245, 255, 204 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 20%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Chiffon color values

HEX
#F5FFCC
RGB
245, 255, 204
HSL
72°, 100%, 90%
CMYK
4, 0, 20, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Chiffon sits at 72° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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, Chiffon is rendered as rgb(245, 255, 204), where the green channel leads at 255, 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, Chiffon translates to a CMYK breakdown of 4C 0M 20Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 20% 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 Chiffon

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F5FFCC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 245, 255, 204;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#F5FFCC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 20%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(245, 255, 204)
rgba(245, 255, 204, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 72° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F5FFCC?
#F5FFCC is Chiffon, a neutral light color with RGB values of 245, 255, 204. It has a hue of 72°, 100% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F5FFCC?
The RGB color code for #F5FFCC is rgb(245, 255, 204). This means it contains 245 red, 255 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Chiffon a warm or cool color?
Chiffon (#F5FFCC) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F5FFCC in CSS?
You can use #F5FFCC in CSS with: background-color: #F5FFCC; or color: #F5FFCC; or as an RGB value: rgb(245, 255, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 20%, 0%.

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