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Color: Light Yellow

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Category: yellow
Color Source: web
Luminance: 98.2%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FFFFE0
RGB
255, 255, 224
HSL
60, 100, 94
HSV
60, 12, 100
CMYK
0, 0, 12, 0
LAB
99, -5, 15
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Yellow for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Yellow on White
1.02:1
Light Yellow on Black
20.63:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Light Yellow backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Light Yellow and create color schemes.

About Light Yellow Color

The Light Yellow color (#FFFFE0) is a yellow color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Yellow, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Yellow has the hexadecimal code #FFFFE0 and RGB values of 255, 255, 224. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 60°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 94%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Yellow.

Associated Emotions

Happiness, optimism, creativity, energy, caution

Symbolism & Meaning

Joy, intellect, brightness, warning, cowardice

Marketing & Branding

Grabs attention, promotes cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Light Yellow in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Light Yellow.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

570-590nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

240/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Yellow.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FFFFE0;
color: #FFFFE0;
border: 2px solid #FFFFE0;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FFFFE033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FFFFE0, #ffffff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light Yellow in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Light Yellow as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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