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HEX FFFD9D - #FFFD9D, RGB(255,253,157) Color


Color Name: Lemon Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #FFFD9D
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 253, 157)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.8%, 38.4%, 0.0%



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What color is FFFD9D?

The RGB color code for color number #FFFD9D is RGB(255, 253, 157). In the RGB color model, #FFFD9D has a red value of 255, a green value of 253, and a blue value of 157. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.8% magenta, 38.4% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 58.8° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFFD9D has a hue of 58.8° (degrees), 38.4 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFFD9D is cool or warm?

Color FFFD9D is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFFD9D? (For interior and product design)

FFFD9D has an LRV of nearly 94. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Light Color


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Is #FFFD9D Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFFD9D meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #FFFD9D color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 253, 157)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
253 (99.2%)
Blue
157 (61.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.78%
Yellow
38.43%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(58.78deg, 100.0 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
58.78°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(1, 97, 1)
Red
1 (0.5%)
Yellow
97 (38.1%)
Blue
1 (0.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
58.78°
Saturation
38.43 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 58.78°

W: 61.57 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 82.45

Y : 93.94

Z : 45.69

YXY

Y1 : 93.94

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 0.78%

Y : 38.43%


LRV

~ 93.9 %

Munsell Color System

2.2GY 9.7/6.7

CIE-Lab

L : 97.61

A : -12.84

B : 46.15

CIE-Lch

L : 97.61

C : 47.9

H : 105.55

CIE-Luv

L : 97.61

U : 5.91

V : 64.46

Hunter-Lab

L : 96.93

A : -17.77

B : 39.9






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FFFD9D

Here are the colors similar to FFFD9D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#FFFF9F
Lemon Yellow
ΔE - 0.60 (99.4% similar)
#FFFF99
Canary
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#FDFD96
Pastel Yellow
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#E8F48C
Key Lime
ΔE - 4.20 (95.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFFD9D.

#F7F994
BS 12-C-31 - Light Yellow
ΔE - 1.55 (98.4% similar)
#FCF3A8
BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#EFE970
BS 08-B-15 - Magnolia
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFFD9D.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFFD9D.

#EEF386
PANTONE 930 C
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#F2F0A1
PANTONE Yellow 0131 C
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#EFF4A4
PANTONE 937 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#F0E991
PANTONE 601 C
ΔE - 4.24 (95.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFFD9D.



Paint color for Hex #FFFD9D

Here are the paint colors similar to FFFD9D. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to Dunn-Edwards

#FFFBA8
Lemon Slice (DE 5402)
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#FFF49C
Banana Cream (DE 5395)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.0% similar)
#FFF4A1
Candle Flame (DE 5416)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#EFF19D
Leaf Bud (DE 5514)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to Benjamin Moore

#F0F09F
Lemon Freeze (2025-50)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#FFF19F
Sundance (2022-50)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#FEF0A1
Lemon Meringue (2023-50)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)
#E7EFA0
Fresh Cut Grass (2026-50)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to PPG Paints

#F8EB97
Calabash (PPG1213-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#F6EBA1
Lazy Daizy (PPG1212-4)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
#ECE678
Fresh Lemonade (PPG1216-5)
ΔE - 5.42 (94.6% similar)
#EBECA7
Lemon Pepper (PPG1216-4)
ΔE - 5.73 (94.3% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to Valspar

#F9EC9F
East of the Sun (8001-25B)
ΔE - 5.07 (94.9% similar)
#E2DF84
Fluorescent Lime (6007-9C)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.7% similar)
#F5E47A
Wild Daffodil (8001-25C)
ΔE - 6.45 (93.6% similar)
#D9DF8C
Fresh Pear (6007-7C)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to Sherwin Williams

#F7E594
Fun Yellow (SW 6908)
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#F6E3A1
Venetian Yellow (SW 1666)
ΔE - 8.29 (91.7% similar)
#E6D88E
Lively Yellow (SW 6702)
ΔE - 8.64 (91.4% similar)
#F4E8B2
Icy Lemonade (SW 1667)
ΔE - 8.75 (91.2% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to Farrow & Ball

#E0E39A
Hog Plum (CB1)
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)
#EFE6CF
New White (59)
ΔE - 16.14 (83.9% similar)
#E2D5BC
Matchstick (2013)
ΔE - 17.16 (82.8% similar)
#E3DCC7
Lime White (1)
ΔE - 17.19 (82.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFFD9D similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFFD9D to Behr

#E8E097
Reviving Green (P340-3)
ΔE - 6.89 (93.1% similar)
#F9E69C
Storm Lightning (P310-4)
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#FFF1B4
Firefly (P310-3)
ΔE - 7.13 (92.9% similar)
#FFE99E
Rise And Shine (P300-4)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFFD9D color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FFFD9D
Lemon Yellow*

9D9FFF
Maximum Blue Purple*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #FFFD9D?

Color that best contrast with #FFFD9D is #9D9FFF, color name is Maximum Blue Purple*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #FFFD9D?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFFD9D is #9D9FFF, color name is Maximum Blue Purple*.





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