Moonlight
Also known as: Banana Pie , Sunny Honey , Winter White , Pineapple Fizz
Part of the yellow family, Moonlight pairs a pale base with a sunny and uplifting presence. It belongs in kids' apps and summer palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.11:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Moonlight color codes
- HEX
- #F6EED5
- RGB
- rgb(246, 238, 213)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 238, 213, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 65%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 13%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(94.2 -0.2 13.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.9% 0.034 92.3)
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 2.3
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Moonlight 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 Moonlight
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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 Moonlight 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 18.11:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Moonlight background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Moonlight
Moonlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moonlight
Moonlight triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mayonnaise #F6EED1 · ΔE 1.3
- Flashlight #F9EED6 · ΔE 1.6
- Star Dust #F9F3DD · ΔE 1.6
- Eggshell #F0EAD6 · ΔE 1.9
- Hazelwood #FFF3D5 · ΔE 2.3
- Cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Moonlight is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
Moonlight FAQs
What color is Moonlight?
Moonlight is a light yellow with the hex code #F6EED5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 65% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Moonlight?
The hex code for Moonlight is #F6EED5. In RGB it's rgb(246, 238, 213), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 4%).
What colors go well with Moonlight?
Moonlight pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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