Lit

Also known as: Poetic Yellow, Sun City, Pumpkin Seed, Sweet Butter

A vivid yellow with a bright and alert character, Lit works beautifully for kids' apps and summer palettes. A white counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 20.42:1 on black clears AA.

Lit color codes

HEX
#FFFED8
RGB
rgb(255, 254, 216)
RGBA
rgba(255, 254, 216, 1)
HSL
hsl(58, 100%, 92%)
HSV
hsv(58, 15%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 15%, 0%)
LAB
lab(99.0 -4.2 18.4)
OKLCH
oklch(98.8% 0.049 106.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: lightgoldenrodyellow#FAFAD2 · ΔE 1.1
  • RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Lit works

  • Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
  • Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
  • 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Lit

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Lit 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 1.03:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 20.42:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Lit background: #000000

Palettes featuring Lit

Lit with its complement

Soft neighbors of Lit

Lit triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lit is closest to Doctor.

Lit FAQs

What color is Lit?

Lit is a light yellow with the hex code #FFFED8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 58°, 100% saturation, and 92% lightness.

What is the hex code for Lit?

The hex code for Lit is #FFFED8. In RGB it's rgb(255, 254, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 15%, 0%).

What colors go well with Lit?

Lit pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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