Light Yellow is a
warm light color with the hex code #FFF2CC.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 242, 204 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 20%, 0% for print applications.
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Light Yellow
#FFF2CC
Light Yellow Color Values
- HEX
- #FFF2CC
- RGB
- 255, 242, 204
- HSL
- 45°, 100%, 90%
- CMYK
- 0, 5, 20, 0
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Light Yellow sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 100% 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%, 5%, 20%, 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: #FFF2CC;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 242, 204;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFF2CC',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 20%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 242, 204)
rgba(255, 242, 204, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #FFF2CC?
#FFF2CC is Light Yellow, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 242, 204. It has a hue of 45°, 100%
saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFF2CC?
The RGB color code for #FFF2CC is rgb(255, 242, 204). This means it contains 255 red,
242 green, and 204 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Light Yellow a warm or cool color?
Light Yellow (#FFF2CC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFF2CC in CSS?
You can use #FFF2CC in CSS with:
background-color: #FFF2CC; or color: #FFF2CC; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 242, 204). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 20%, 0%.