Frost
Also known as: Lazy Caterpillar, Origami Clover, Healing Springs, Lilylock
A gentle yellow with a cheerful and optimistic character, Frost works beautifully for cheerful branding and kids' apps. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.11:1 on black clears AA.
Frost color codes
- HEX
- #E1E4C5
- RGB
- rgb(225, 228, 197)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 228, 197, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(66, 36%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(66, 14%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 14%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(89.7 -4.9 14.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.8% 0.041 111.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: beige#F5F5DC · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 6.7 · 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 Frost works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Frost
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Frost 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 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.11:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Frost background: #000000
Palettes featuring Frost
Frost with its complement
Soft neighbors of Frost
Frost triad
Similar colors
- Airy Fields#DBE0C4 · ΔE 1.5
- Silkworm#EEEECC · ΔE 2.6
- Giggle#EFF0D3 · ΔE 2.9
- Honey Do#EDEDC7 · ΔE 3.0
- Medlar#D5D7BF · ΔE 3.6
- Zen Garden#D1DAC0 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Frost is closest to Foggy Love.
Frost FAQs
What color is Frost?
Frost is a light yellow with the hex code #E1E4C5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 66°, 36% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Frost?
The hex code for Frost is #E1E4C5. In RGB it's rgb(225, 228, 197), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 14%, 11%).
What colors go well with Frost?
Frost pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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