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Witch Haze

#FDFF9E

Witch Haze is a neutral light color with the hex code #FDFF9E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 255, 158 in digital design or CMYK 1%, 0%, 38%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Witch Haze color values

HEX
#FDFF9E
RGB
253, 255, 158
HSL
61°, 100%, 81%
CMYK
1, 0, 38, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Witch Haze sits at 61° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 81% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Witch Haze is rendered as rgb(253, 255, 158), 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, Witch Haze translates to a CMYK breakdown of 1C 0M 38Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 38% 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 Witch Haze

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FDFF9E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 255, 158;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FDFF9E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 1%
M: 0%
Y: 38%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(253, 255, 158)
rgba(253, 255, 158, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 61° on the color wheel

Snapchat logo
Snapchat
Ferrari logo
Ferrari
Linktree logo
Linktree
The Guardian logo
The Guardian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FDFF9E?
#FDFF9E is Witch Haze, a neutral light color with RGB values of 253, 255, 158. It has a hue of 61°, 100% saturation, and 81% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FDFF9E?
The RGB color code for #FDFF9E is rgb(253, 255, 158). This means it contains 253 red, 255 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Witch Haze a warm or cool color?
Witch Haze (#FDFF9E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #FDFF9E in CSS?
You can use #FDFF9E in CSS with: background-color: #FDFF9E; or color: #FDFF9E; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 255, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 1%, 0%, 38%, 0%.

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