Giraffe
Also known as: Big Yellow Taxi , Daffodil , Bee Yellow , Liechtenstein Yellow
Giraffe is a soft, vivid yellow that reads as sunny and uplifting. It earns its place in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.44:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Giraffe color codes
- HEX
- #FEFE33
- RGB
- rgb(254, 254, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 254, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 99%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 80%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 80%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.4 -15.1 86.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.6% 0.200 109.6)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
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: yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 1.5
- RAL 1026: Luminous yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 1.5 · 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 Giraffe works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Giraffe
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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 Giraffe 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 1.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.44:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Giraffe background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Giraffe
Giraffe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Giraffe
Giraffe triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 1.5
- Banana King #FFFB08 · ΔE 1.6
- Busy Bee #F4FF00 · ΔE 2.3
- Lemon #FFF700 · ΔE 2.5
- Pilsener #F8F753 · ΔE 2.9
- Triforce #F0F00F · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Giraffe is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Giraffe FAQs
What color is Giraffe?
Giraffe is a medium yellow with the hex code #FEFE33. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 99% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Giraffe?
The hex code for Giraffe is #FEFE33. In RGB it's rgb(254, 254, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 80%, 0%).
What colors go well with Giraffe?
Giraffe pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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