Mayonnaise
Also known as: Daylily Yellow , Belgian Blonde , Morning Moon , Buttered Up
Mayonnaise sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively yellow that feels cheerful and optimistic. Try it in kids' apps and summer palettes. Mayonnaise plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.07:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Mayonnaise color codes
- HEX
- #F6EED1
- RGB
- rgb(246, 238, 209)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 238, 209, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 67%, 89%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 15%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(94.2 -0.7 15.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.8% 0.039 94.3)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 2.1
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Mayonnaise works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mayonnaise
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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 Mayonnaise 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 1.16:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.07:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mayonnaise background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Moonlight #F6EED5 · ΔE 1.3
- Transcendence #F8F4D8 · ΔE 2.0
- Hazelwood #FFF3D5 · ΔE 2.1
- Cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 2.1
- Flashlight #F9EED6 · ΔE 2.5
- Star Dust #F9F3DD · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mayonnaise is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
Mayonnaise FAQs
What color is Mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is a light yellow with the hex code #F6EED1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 67% saturation, and 89% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mayonnaise?
The hex code for Mayonnaise is #F6EED1. In RGB it's rgb(246, 238, 209), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 15%, 4%).
What colors go well with Mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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