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Kournikova

#F9E16C

Kournikova is a warm light color with the hex code #F9E16C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 249, 225, 108 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 57%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Kournikova color values

HEX
#F9E16C
RGB
249, 225, 108
HSL
50°, 92%, 70%
CMYK
0, 10, 57, 2

About this color

Kournikova sits at 50° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Kournikova is rendered as rgb(249, 225, 108), where the red channel dominates at 249, 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, Kournikova translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 57Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 10% magenta, 57% 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.

How to use Kournikova

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #F9E16C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 249, 225, 108;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#F9E16C',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 57%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(249, 225, 108)
rgba(249, 225, 108, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #F9E16C?
#F9E16C is Kournikova, a warm light color with RGB values of 249, 225, 108. It has a hue of 50°, 92% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #F9E16C?
The RGB color code for #F9E16C is rgb(249, 225, 108). This means it contains 249 red, 225 green, and 108 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Kournikova a warm or cool color?
Kournikova (#F9E16C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #F9E16C in CSS?
You can use #F9E16C in CSS with: background-color: #F9E16C; or color: #F9E16C; or as an RGB value: rgb(249, 225, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 57%, 2%.