Illuminating
Also known as: Sunny, Dolly, Honeysuckle, Limelight
Part of the yellow family, Illuminating pairs a soft base with a cheerful and optimistic presence — ideal for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.13:1 on black clears AA.
Illuminating color codes
- HEX
- #EEEE77
- RGB
- rgb(238, 238, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 238, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 78%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 50%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 50%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(92.3 -11.5 56.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.5% 0.142 108.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Illuminating 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 Illuminating
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Illuminating 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 1.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Illuminating background: #000000
Palettes featuring Illuminating
Illuminating with its complement
Soft neighbors of Illuminating
Illuminating triad
Similar colors
- Dolly#F5F171 · ΔE 1.7
- Honeysuckle#E8ED69 · ΔE 1.8
- Hyper Beam#F6F677 · ΔE 1.9
- Crash Dummy#EEEE66 · ΔE 2.0
- Straw Gold#FCF679 · ΔE 2.5
- Limon#F7EB73 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Illuminating is closest to Icy Plains.
Illuminating FAQs
What color is Illuminating?
Illuminating is a medium yellow with the hex code #EEEE77. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 78% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Illuminating?
The hex code for Illuminating is #EEEE77. In RGB it's rgb(238, 238, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 50%, 7%).
What colors go well with Illuminating?
Illuminating pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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