Glowlight
Also known as: Swiss Cheese, Yellow Blitz, Yellow Yarn, Jasmine
Glowlight sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels bright and alert. Try it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.13:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Glowlight color codes
- HEX
- #FFF6B9
- RGB
- rgb(255, 246, 185)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 246, 185, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 100%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 27%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 27%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(96.5 -3.6 30.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.6% 0.078 100.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 10.1 · 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 Glowlight works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- 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 — 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Glowlight
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Glowlight 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 1.10:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Glowlight background: #000000
Palettes featuring Glowlight
Glowlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Glowlight
Glowlight triad
Similar colors
- Jasmine#FFF4BB · ΔE 1.1
- Sunbeam#F5EDB2 · ΔE 1.9
- Thunderbolt#FDEFAD · ΔE 2.2
- Banana Milk#FFF7AD · ΔE 2.6
- Fondue#FDF5C4 · ΔE 2.7
- Blond#FAF0BE · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Glowlight is closest to Cotton Boll.
Glowlight FAQs
What color is Glowlight?
Glowlight is a light yellow with the hex code #FFF6B9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 100% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Glowlight?
The hex code for Glowlight is #FFF6B9. In RGB it's rgb(255, 246, 185), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 27%, 0%).
What colors go well with Glowlight?
Glowlight pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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