Light Yellow is a
neutral light color with the hex code #F6F6D5.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
246, 246, 213 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 13%, 4% for print applications.
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Light Yellow
#F6F6D5
Light Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #F6F6D5
- RGB
- 246, 246, 213
- HSL
- 60°, 65%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 13, 4
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Yellow sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 65% 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 0%, 0%, 13%, 4% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Light Yellow
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #F6F6D5;
--brand-primary-rgb: 246, 246, 213;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#F6F6D5',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 4%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(246, 246, 213)
rgba(246, 246, 213, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F6F6D5?
#F6F6D5 is Light Yellow, a neutral light color with RGB values of 246, 246, 213. It has a hue of 60°, 65%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #F6F6D5?
The RGB color code for #F6F6D5 is rgb(246, 246, 213). This means it contains 246 red,
246 green, and 213 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Yellow (#F6F6D5) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #F6F6D5 in CSS?
You can use #F6F6D5 in CSS with:
background-color: #F6F6D5; or color: #F6F6D5; or as an RGB value: rgb(246, 246, 213). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 13%, 4%.