Light Yellow is a
warm light color with the hex code #FEF4CD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
254, 244, 205 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 4%, 19%, 0% for print applications.
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Light Yellow
#FEF4CD
Light Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #FEF4CD
- RGB
- 254, 244, 205
- HSL
- 48°, 96%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 4, 19, 0
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Yellow sits at 48° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 96% saturation and 90% lightness, this vibrant light hue creates strong visual impact and draws attention.
In digital design, warm colors like Light Yellow work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.
When using Light Yellow in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 4%, 19%, 0% 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: #FEF4CD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 254, 244, 205;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FEF4CD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 4%
Y: 19%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(254, 244, 205)
rgba(254, 244, 205, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FEF4CD?
#FEF4CD is Light Yellow, a warm light color with RGB values of 254, 244, 205. It has a hue of 48°, 96%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FEF4CD?
The RGB color code for #FEF4CD is rgb(254, 244, 205). This means it contains 254 red,
244 green, and 205 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Yellow (#FEF4CD) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FEF4CD in CSS?
You can use #FEF4CD in CSS with:
background-color: #FEF4CD; or color: #FEF4CD; or as an RGB value: rgb(254, 244, 205). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 4%, 19%, 0%.