Dandelion
Also known as: Tibetan Yellow, Golden Yellow, Sun Yellow, Dallol Yellow
Dandelion is what happens when yellow turns medium and vivid. The effect is sunny and uplifting, made for kids' apps and summer palettes. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.77:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Dandelion color codes
- HEX
- #FEDF08
- RGB
- rgb(254, 223, 8)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 223, 8, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 99%, 51%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 97%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 97%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(89.4 -1.3 87.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.2% 0.186 99.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 2.7
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Dandelion works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dandelion
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dandelion 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 1.33:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.77:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Dandelion background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dandelion
Dandelion with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dandelion
Dandelion triad
Similar colors
- Star#FFE500 · ΔE 1.7
- Candlelight#FCD917 · ΔE 1.7
- Pac-Man#FFE737 · ΔE 2.6
- Gold#FFD700 · ΔE 2.7
- Golden Boy#FFDD44 · ΔE 3.0
- Xanthic#F4E216 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dandelion is closest to Icy Plains.
Dandelion FAQs
What color is Dandelion?
Dandelion is a medium yellow with the hex code #FEDF08. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 99% saturation, and 51% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dandelion?
The hex code for Dandelion is #FEDF08. In RGB it's rgb(254, 223, 8), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 97%, 0%).
What colors go well with Dandelion?
Dandelion pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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