Flashlight
Also known as: Mist Yellow , Honeysuckle White , Shoelace Beige , Happy Skeleton
Flashlight holds a pale position in the orange range and reads as friendly and enthusiastic. You'll see it used for children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.23:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Flashlight color codes
- HEX
- #F9EED6
- RGB
- rgb(249, 238, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(249, 238, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 74%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 14%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(94.5 1.0 13.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.1% 0.034 86.3)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: papayawhip #FFEFD5 · ΔE 2.1
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Flashlight 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 Flashlight
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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 Flashlight 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 1.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.23:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Flashlight background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Flashlight
Flashlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Flashlight
Flashlight triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Escargot #FFF1D8 · ΔE 1.5
- Moonlight #F6EED5 · ΔE 1.6
- White Sand #F5EBD8 · ΔE 1.9
- Hazelwood #FFF3D5 · ΔE 2.2
- Star Dust #F9F3DD · ΔE 2.4
- Fusilli #F1E8D6 · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Flashlight is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
Flashlight FAQs
What color is Flashlight?
Flashlight is a light orange with the hex code #F9EED6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 74% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Flashlight?
The hex code for Flashlight is #F9EED6. In RGB it's rgb(249, 238, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 2%).
What colors go well with Flashlight?
Flashlight pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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