Glowlight
Also known as: Swiss Cheese , Yellow Blitz , Yellow Yarn , Jasmine
Expect bright and alert associations from Glowlight, a pale yellow suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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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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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Glowlight
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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 Glowlight 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 1.10:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.13:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Glowlight background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Glowlight
Glowlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Glowlight
Glowlight triad
Explore
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 Diamond Cut .
FAQ
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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