Moonlight
Also known as: Banana Pie, Sunny Honey, Winter White, Pineapple Fizz
Moonlight brings a sunny and uplifting feel to any palette. This pale yellow is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Moonlight
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.11:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Moonlight background: #000000
Palettes featuring Moonlight
Moonlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Moonlight
Moonlight triad
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.
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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