What is the hex code for Light Yellow?

The hex code for Light Yellow is #FFFFE0. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 224), and in HSL it is hsl(60, 100%, 94%).

What RGB values make Light Yellow?

Light Yellow is 255 red, 255 green, and 224 blue, written as rgb(255, 255, 224).

Light Yellow scores 1.02:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: lightyellow directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFFFE0.

#FFFFE0

Light Yellow is a white tone at #FFFFE0. It sits at 60 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 94% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Light Yellow with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFFFF9

Tint 60%

#FFFFF3

Tint 40%

#FFFFEC

Tint 20%

#FFFFE6

Base

#FFFFE0

Shade 20%

#CCCCB3

Shade 40%

#999986

Shade 60%

#66665A

Shade 80%

#33332D

On white

Sample text

1.02:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

20.63:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Light Yellow?: The hex code for Light Yellow is #FFFFE0. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 224), and in HSL it is hsl(60, 100%, 94%).
What RGB values make Light Yellow?: Light Yellow is 255 red, 255 green, and 224 blue, written as rgb(255, 255, 224).
Is Light Yellow readable as text on a white background?: Light Yellow scores 1.02:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Light Yellow a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: lightyellow directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFFFE0.