Moon Sugar
Also known as: Yellow Avarice , Praise the Sun , Shyness , Holy White
Quietly bright and alert, Moon Sugar is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in cheerful branding and kids' apps. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.96:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Moon Sugar color codes
- HEX
- #F5F5DA
- RGB
- rgb(245, 245, 218)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 245, 218, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 57%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 11%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(96.0 -3.3 13.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.3% 0.035 107.0)
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: beige #F5F5DC · ΔE 0.7
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Sugar 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Moon Sugar
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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 Moon Sugar 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 1.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.96:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Moon Sugar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moon Sugar
Moon Sugar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moon Sugar
Moon Sugar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Giggle #EFF0D3 · ΔE 1.4
- Transcendence #F8F4D8 · ΔE 1.7
- Buttermilk #FFFEE4 · ΔE 2.0
- Silkworm #EEEECC · ΔE 2.7
- Cheesecake #FFFCDA · ΔE 2.7
- Diamond #FAF7E2 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moon Sugar is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Moon Sugar FAQs
What color is Moon Sugar?
Moon Sugar is a light yellow with the hex code #F5F5DA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 57% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moon Sugar?
The hex code for Moon Sugar is #F5F5DA. In RGB it's rgb(245, 245, 218), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 4%).
What colors go well with Moon Sugar?
Moon Sugar pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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