Hollandaise
Also known as: Rapeseed Blossom , Yellow-Bellied , Xanthe Yellow , Paris Daisy
Expect bright and alert associations from Hollandaise, a soft yellow suited to summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Hollandaise maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.57:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Hollandaise color codes
- HEX
- #FFEE44
- RGB
- rgb(255, 238, 68)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 238, 68, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 100%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 73%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 73%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.4 -7.0 78.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.5% 0.178 103.4)
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: yellow #FFFF00 · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Hollandaise works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hollandaise
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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 Hollandaise 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 1.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.57:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Hollandaise background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hollandaise
Hollandaise with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hollandaise
Hollandaise triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Yellow-Bellied #FFEE33 · ΔE 1.1
- Pac-Man #FFE737 · ΔE 2.1
- Lemon Curd #FFEE11 · ΔE 2.3
- Corn #FBEC5D · ΔE 2.4
- Marsupilami #FDF200 · ΔE 3.0
- Xanthic #F4E216 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hollandaise is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Hollandaise FAQs
What color is Hollandaise?
Hollandaise is a medium yellow with the hex code #FFEE44. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 100% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hollandaise?
The hex code for Hollandaise is #FFEE44. In RGB it's rgb(255, 238, 68), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 73%, 0%).
What colors go well with Hollandaise?
Hollandaise pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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