Hippy
Also known as: Yellow Press, Elfin Yellow, Texas, Yellow Iris
A lively yellow with a bright and alert character, Hippy works beautifully for highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.03:1 on black clears AA.
Hippy color codes
- HEX
- #EAE583
- RGB
- rgb(234, 229, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 229, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(57, 71%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(57, 44%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 44%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(89.8 -8.1 48.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.5% 0.121 106.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 1.8
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 8.5 · 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 Hippy 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Hippy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hippy 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 1.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.03:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Hippy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hippy
Hippy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hippy
Hippy triad
Similar colors
- Cornflake#F0E68C · ΔE 1.8
- Sassy Lime#DFE289 · ΔE 2.8
- Illuminating#EEEE77 · ΔE 3.3
- Limon#F7EB73 · ΔE 3.8
- Lemonade#EFE499 · ΔE 4.1
- Goldilocks#FFF39A · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hippy is closest to Icy Plains.
Hippy FAQs
What color is Hippy?
Hippy is a light yellow with the hex code #EAE583. In HSL terms it has a hue of 57°, 71% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hippy?
The hex code for Hippy is #EAE583. In RGB it's rgb(234, 229, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 44%, 8%).
What colors go well with Hippy?
Hippy pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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