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Witch Haze

#FFFD99

Witch Haze is a warm light color with the hex code #FFFD99. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 255, 253, 153 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 1%, 40%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Witch Haze color values

HEX
#FFFD99
RGB
255, 253, 153
HSL
59°, 100%, 80%
CMYK
0, 1, 40, 0

About this color

Witch Haze sits at 59° 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, Witch Haze is rendered as rgb(255, 253, 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, Witch Haze translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 1M 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.

How to use Witch Haze

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FFFD99;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 255, 253, 153;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FFFD99',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 1%
Y: 40%
K: 0%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(255, 253, 153)
rgba(255, 253, 153, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FFFD99?
#FFFD99 is Witch Haze, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 253, 153. It has a hue of 59°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FFFD99?
The RGB color code for #FFFD99 is rgb(255, 253, 153). This means it contains 255 red, 253 green, and 153 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Witch Haze a warm or cool color?
Witch Haze (#FFFD99) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFFD99 in CSS?
You can use #FFFD99 in CSS with: background-color: #FFFD99; or color: #FFFD99; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 253, 153). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 1%, 40%, 0%.