Lemon Chiffon Color (#FFFACD)
Lemon Chiffon is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFFACD. Lemon Chiffon is a pale, creamy lemon: a touch stronger than light yellow, with a hint of warmth.
Color Overview & Formats
lemonchiffonLuminance: 0.9404| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFFACD | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 250, 205) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 90%) | Hue (54°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(54, 20%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (20%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 20%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.978 0.058 102.2) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFFACD; /* or lemonchiffon */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFFACD, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Lemon Chiffon reaches 19.81:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Lemon Chiffon?
These 6 colors all go well with Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Lemon Chiffon: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Lemon Chiffon (HSL 54°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (54° to 234°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (24° and 84°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (174° and 294°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 19.81:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.06:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 14.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 5.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Lemon Chiffon Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFFACD)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lemonchiffon = #fffacd (rgb(255, 250, 205))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for soft backgrounds, cards, food and bakery branding, and gentle, sunny layouts. On Lemon Chiffon, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (19.81:1); white text fails even for large text (1.06:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Lemon Chiffon?
Yes. Black text on Lemon Chiffon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 19.81:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Lemon Chiffon?
No. White text on Lemon Chiffon has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.06:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Lemon Chiffon?
Black, Dark Slate Gray, Navy, Saddle Brown, Maroon and Teal all go well with Lemon Chiffon. Black (19.81:1), Dark Slate Gray (8.42:1), Navy (15.1:1), Saddle Brown (6.7:1), Maroon (10.33:1) and Teal (4.5:1) have enough contrast for text on Lemon Chiffon.
Is lemon yellow a CSS color?
No. Lemon yellow is not a CSS named color and has no standard hex code. Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD) is a pale lemon-cream CSS color, and Yellow (#FFFF00) is the bright pure yellow.