Lightyellow colour (#FFFFE0)
Lightyellow is very light a yellow with hex code #FFFFE0, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 255, 224; in HSL 60°, 100%, 94%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lightyellow colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lightyellow in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFFFE0 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 255, 224) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 1.000, 0.878 |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 94%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 12%, 0% |
| CSS | color: lightyellow; |
Shades and tints of Lightyellow
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffffcc | #ffff99 | #ffff66 | #ffff33 | #ffff00 | #cccc00 | #999900 | #666600 | #333300 |
Colours that go with Lightyellow
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #e0e0ff | |
| Triadic | #e0ffff | #ffe0ff |
| Analogous | #f0ffe0 | #fff0e0 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| cornsilk | #fff8dc | very close |
| oldlace | #fdf5e6 | very close |
| beige | #f5f5dc | very close |
| lightgoldenrodyellow | #fafad2 | very close |
| ivory | #fffff0 | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lightyellow against white is 1.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 20.63:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lightyellow background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lightyellow?
#FFFFE0.
What is Lightyellow in RGB?
rgb(255, 255, 224).
What colour is complementary to Lightyellow?
#e0e0ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.