Bullet Hell
Also known as: Honeysuckle Vine, Cotton Floss, Lemon Tint, Champagne Tickle
As a pale take on yellow, Bullet Hell carries cheerful and optimistic energy that suits cheerful branding and kids' apps. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.48:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Bullet Hell color codes
- HEX
- #FAF1C8
- RGB
- rgb(250, 241, 200)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 241, 200, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 83%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 20%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 20%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(95.1 -1.6 21.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.5% 0.054 97.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lemonchiffon#FFFACD · ΔE 2.5
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Bullet Hell 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 Bullet Hell
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bullet Hell 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 1.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.48:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bullet Hell background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bullet Hell
Bullet Hell with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bullet Hell
Bullet Hell triad
Similar colors
- Silk Star#F5EEC6 · ΔE 1.0
- Fondue#FDF5C4 · ΔE 2.2
- Blond#FAF0BE · ΔE 2.3
- Moon Glow#F5F3CE · ΔE 2.7
- Warm Light#FFF9D8 · ΔE 2.9
- Buttered#ECE2B7 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bullet Hell is closest to Cotton Boll.
Bullet Hell FAQs
What color is Bullet Hell?
Bullet Hell is a light yellow with the hex code #FAF1C8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 83% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bullet Hell?
The hex code for Bullet Hell is #FAF1C8. In RGB it's rgb(250, 241, 200), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 20%, 2%).
What colors go well with Bullet Hell?
Bullet Hell 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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