Minions
Also known as: Tamarack Yellow, Gilded, Biotic Orb, Longlure Frogfish
A vivid yellow with a cheerful and optimistic character, Minions works beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Minions
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.27:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Minions background: #000000
Palettes featuring Minions
Minions with its complement
Soft neighbors of Minions
Minions triad
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.
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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