Parchment
Also known as: Creamy Sunshine Pastel, VIC 20 Creme, Bollywood Gold, Lamenters Yellow
Parchment is what happens when yellow turns pale and vivid. The effect is cheerful and optimistic, made for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Parchment
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.06:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 19.76:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Parchment background: #000000
Palettes featuring Parchment
Parchment with its complement
Soft neighbors of Parchment
Parchment triad
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 Cloud Break.
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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