Lazy Daisy
Also known as: Lemon Gelato, Shaded Sun, Majestic Treasures, First Day of Summer
Quietly bright and alert, Lazy Daisy is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Lazy Daisy maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.32:1 on black clears AA.
Lazy Daisy color codes
- HEX
- #F6EBA1
- RGB
- rgb(246, 235, 161)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 235, 161, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 83%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 35%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 35%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(92.7 -4.0 37.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.2% 0.094 100.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 11.6 · 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 Lazy Daisy works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lazy Daisy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Lazy Daisy 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 1.21:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.32:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lazy Daisy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lazy Daisy
Lazy Daisy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lazy Daisy
Lazy Daisy triad
Similar colors
- Lemonade#EFE499 · ΔE 1.6
- Drover#FBEB9B · ΔE 1.7
- Banan-Appeal#FAF3A6 · ΔE 1.9
- Sour Lemon#FFEEA5 · ΔE 2.0
- Thunderbolt#FDEFAD · ΔE 2.1
- Eggnog#FDEA9F · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lazy Daisy is closest to Icy Plains.
Lazy Daisy FAQs
What color is Lazy Daisy?
Lazy Daisy is a light yellow with the hex code #F6EBA1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 83% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lazy Daisy?
The hex code for Lazy Daisy is #F6EBA1. In RGB it's rgb(246, 235, 161), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 35%, 4%).
What colors go well with Lazy Daisy?
Lazy Daisy pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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