Blond
Also known as: Cowardly Custard, Moon Dance, Seduction, Ray of Light
Part of the yellow family, Blond pairs a pale base with a cheerful and optimistic presence — ideal for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Blond plays well with white tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.27:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Blond color codes
- HEX
- #FAF0BE
- RGB
- rgb(250, 240, 190)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 240, 190, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 86%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 24%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 24%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(94.7 -2.2 25.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.1% 0.065 98.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lemonchiffon#FFFACD · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 8.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Blond works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Blond
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Blond by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.27:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Blond background: #000000
Palettes featuring Blond
Blond with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blond
Blond triad
Similar colors
- Fondue#FDF5C4 · ΔE 1.2
- Jasmine#FFF4BB · ΔE 1.7
- Bullet Hell#FAF1C8 · ΔE 2.3
- Sunbeam#F5EDB2 · ΔE 2.3
- Solar#FBEAB8 · ΔE 2.6
- Silk Star#F5EEC6 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blond is closest to Cotton Boll.
Blond FAQs
What color is Blond?
Blond is a light yellow with the hex code #FAF0BE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 86% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blond?
The hex code for Blond is #FAF0BE. In RGB it's rgb(250, 240, 190), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 24%, 2%).
What colors go well with Blond?
Blond pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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