# Lemon Chiffon Color (#FFFACD)

> Lemon Chiffon is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFFACD.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/lemon-chiffon/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `lemonchiffon`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #FFFACD
- **RGB**: rgb(255, 250, 205)
- **HSL**: hsl(54, 100%, 90%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(54, 20%, 100%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 2%, 20%, 0%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.978 0.058 102.2)

## What Colors Go With Lemon Chiffon
Contrast is each color on Lemon Chiffon (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 19.81:1, text-safe. Sharp, readable text on lemon chiffon.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 8.42:1, text-safe. A dark neutral for body text.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 15.1:1, text-safe. A deep blue for strong, readable text.
- **Saddle Brown (#8B4513)**: 6.7:1, text-safe. A warm brown for cozy, bakery-style palettes.
- **Maroon (#800000)**: 10.33:1, text-safe. A deep red for warm, readable accents.
- **Teal (#008080)**: 4.5:1, text-safe. A cool blue-green for links and highlights.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Lemon Chiffon**: 19.81:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Lemon Chiffon**: 1.06:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Lemon Chiffon**: 14.55:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Lemon Chiffon**: 5.42:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/lemon-chiffon-1920x1080.png