Honeysuckle
Also known as: Crash Dummy, Nuclear Acid, Illuminating, Sunny
Honeysuckle is a soft, vivid yellow that reads as cheerful and optimistic. It shines in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.75:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Honeysuckle color codes
- HEX
- #E8ED69
- RGB
- rgb(232, 237, 105)
- RGBA
- rgba(232, 237, 105, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(62, 79%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(62, 56%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(2%, 0%, 56%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(91.5 -14.2 61.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.7% 0.154 111.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Honeysuckle 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 Honeysuckle
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Honeysuckle 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 1.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.75:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Honeysuckle background: #000000
Palettes featuring Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honeysuckle
Honeysuckle triad
Similar colors
- Crash Dummy#EEEE66 · ΔE 1.4
- Illuminating#EEEE77 · ΔE 1.8
- Dolly#F5F171 · ΔE 2.4
- Hyper Beam#F6F677 · ΔE 2.4
- Sulphuric#EEED56 · ΔE 2.6
- Mindaro#DAEA6F · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Honeysuckle is closest to Icy Plains.
Honeysuckle FAQs
What color is Honeysuckle?
Honeysuckle is a medium yellow with the hex code #E8ED69. In HSL terms it has a hue of 62°, 79% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Honeysuckle?
The hex code for Honeysuckle is #E8ED69. In RGB it's rgb(232, 237, 105), and in CMYK it's cmyk(2%, 0%, 56%, 7%).
What colors go well with Honeysuckle?
Honeysuckle pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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