Picasso

Q: How do I use #FFF399 in CSS?

You can use #FFF399 in CSS with: background-color: #FFF399; or color: #FFF399; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 243, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 40%, 0%.

#FFF399

Picasso is a warm light color with the hex code #FFF399. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 243, 153 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 5%, 40%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Picasso color values

HEX: #FFF399
RGB: 255, 243, 153
HSL: 53°, 100%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 5, 40, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Picasso sits at 53° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 80% 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, Picasso is rendered as rgb(255, 243, 153), where the red channel dominates at 255, 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, Picasso translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 5M 40Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 40% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Picasso

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FFF399;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 243, 153;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FFF399',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 5%
Y: 40%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(255, 243, 153)
rgba(255, 243, 153, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FFF399?

#FFF399 is Picasso, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 243, 153. It has a hue of 53°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FFF399?

The RGB color code for #FFF399 is rgb(255, 243, 153). This means it contains 255 red, 243 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Picasso a warm or cool color?

Picasso (#FFF399) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FFF399 in CSS?

You can use #FFF399 in CSS with: background-color: #FFF399; or color: #FFF399; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 243, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 5%, 40%, 0%.