Parchment
Also known as: Creamy Sunshine Pastel , VIC 20 Creme , Bollywood Gold , Lamenters Yellow
Expect cheerful and optimistic associations from Parchment, a pale yellow suited to kids' apps and summer palettes. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.76:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Parchment color codes
- HEX
- #FEFCAF
- RGB
- rgb(254, 252, 175)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 252, 175, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(58, 98%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(58, 31%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 31%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.8 -7.7 37.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.5% 0.097 106.8)
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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warm
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: palegoldenrod #EEE8AA · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 12.8 · 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 Parchment works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Parchment
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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 Parchment 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 1.06:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.76:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Parchment background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Parchment
Parchment with its complement
Soft neighbors of Parchment
Parchment triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Thunderdome #F6F3A7 · ΔE 1.8
- Banana Milk #FFF7AD · ΔE 1.9
- Banan-Appeal #FAF3A6 · ΔE 2.1
- Sour Veil #FFFFBF · ΔE 2.7
- Cream #FFFFC2 · ΔE 3.3
- Pollen #EEEEAA · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Parchment is closest to Diamond Cut .
FAQ
Parchment FAQs
What color is Parchment?
Parchment is a light yellow with the hex code #FEFCAF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 58°, 98% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Parchment?
The hex code for Parchment is #FEFCAF. In RGB it's rgb(254, 252, 175), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 31%, 0%).
What colors go well with Parchment?
Parchment pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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