Minions
Also known as: Tamarack Yellow , Gilded , Biotic Orb , Longlure Frogfish
A vivid yellow with a cheerful and optimistic character, Minions works well for kids' apps and summer palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.27:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Minions color codes
- HEX
- #F3DD51
- RGB
- rgb(243, 221, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 221, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 87%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 67%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 67%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(88.1 -3.4 68.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.1% 0.157 100.3)
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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warm
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: gold #FFD700 · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Minions 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Minions
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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 Minions 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 1.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.27:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Minions background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Minions
Minions with its complement
Soft neighbors of Minions
Minions triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Flame Seal #F4E25A · ΔE 1.5
- Goldfinch #F8E462 · ΔE 1.9
- Sandstorm #ECD540 · ΔE 2.0
- Pollination #EEDD66 · ΔE 2.6
- Royal Star #FEDE4F · ΔE 2.6
- Aurora #EBD147 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Minions is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Minions FAQs
What color is Minions?
Minions is a medium yellow with the hex code #F3DD51. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 87% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Minions?
The hex code for Minions is #F3DD51. In RGB it's rgb(243, 221, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 67%, 5%).
What colors go well with Minions?
Minions pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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