Moon Glow
Also known as: Zitronenzucker, Spilt Milk, Distant Searchlight, Sulphur Water
Expect cheerful and optimistic associations from Moon Glow — a pale yellow well suited to summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Set it against a white accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.59:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Moon Glow color codes
- HEX
- #F5F3CE
- RGB
- rgb(245, 243, 206)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 243, 206, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(57, 66%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(57, 16%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(95.3 -3.8 18.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.6% 0.048 104.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgoldenrodyellow#FAFAD2 · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Moon Glow 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 Moon Glow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Moon Glow 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 1.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.59:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Moon Glow background: #000000
Palettes featuring Moon Glow
Moon Glow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moon Glow
Moon Glow triad
Similar colors
- Silkworm#EEEECC · ΔE 1.5
- Honey Do#EDEDC7 · ΔE 1.6
- Silk Star#F5EEC6 · ΔE 2.2
- Cheesecake#FFFCDA · ΔE 2.2
- Lit#FFFED8 · ΔE 2.2
- Warm Light#FFF9D8 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moon Glow is closest to Cloud Break.
Moon Glow FAQs
What color is Moon Glow?
Moon Glow is a light yellow with the hex code #F5F3CE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 57°, 66% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moon Glow?
The hex code for Moon Glow is #F5F3CE. In RGB it's rgb(245, 243, 206), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 16%, 4%).
What colors go well with Moon Glow?
Moon Glow pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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