Bullet Hell
Also known as: Honeysuckle Vine , Cotton Floss , Lemon Tint , Champagne Tickle
A vivid yellow with a bright and alert character, Bullet Hell works well for kids' apps and summer palettes. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bullet Hell
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.48:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bullet Hell background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bullet Hell
Bullet Hell with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bullet Hell
Bullet Hell triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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