Light Yellow Color (#FFFFE0)
Light Yellow is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFFFE0. Light Yellow is a very pale yellow, close to white. Red and green are at full strength with a high blue channel that softens it.
Color Overview & Formats
lightyellowLuminance: 0.9816| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFFFE0 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 255, 224) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 100%, 94%) | Hue (60°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 12%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (12%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 12%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.992 0.040 107.1) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFFFE0; /* or lightyellow */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFFFE0, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Light Yellow reaches 20.63:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Light Yellow?
These 6 colors all go well with Light Yellow (#FFFFE0), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Light Yellow: 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 Light Yellow (HSL 60°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (60° to 240°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (30° and 90°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (180° and 300°), 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) | 20.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.02:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 15.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 5.64:1 | 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.
Light Yellow Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFFFE0)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
lightyellow = #ffffe0 (rgb(255, 255, 224))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for highlights, sticky-note effects, notice boxes and backgrounds behind dark text. On Light Yellow, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (20.63:1); white text fails even for large text (1.02:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Light Yellow?
Yes. Black text on Light Yellow has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 20.63:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Light Yellow?
No. White text on Light Yellow has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.02:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Light Yellow?
Black, Dark Slate Gray, Navy, Saddle Brown, Teal and Indigo all go well with Light Yellow. Black (20.63:1), Dark Slate Gray (8.77:1), Navy (15.73:1), Saddle Brown (6.97:1), Teal (4.69:1) and Indigo (12.72:1) have enough contrast for text on Light Yellow.
What is the difference between light yellow and ivory?
Ivory (#FFFFF0) is even closer to white than Light Yellow (#FFFFE0): its blue channel is 240 against 224.