Parmesan
Also known as: Good Morning , Winter Duvet , Sun City , Sheer Sunlight
A vivid yellow with a bright and alert character, Parmesan works well for kids' apps and summer palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (20.60:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Parmesan color codes
- HEX
- #FFFFDD
- RGB
- rgb(255, 255, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 255, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 100%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 13%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 13%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(99.3 -4.1 16.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(99.1% 0.044 107.2)
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: lightyellow #FFFFE0 · ΔE 0.9
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · 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 Parmesan 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 Parmesan
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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 Parmesan 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 1.02:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 20.60:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Parmesan background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Parmesan
Parmesan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Parmesan
Parmesan triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lit #FFFED8 · ΔE 1.2
- Cheesecake #FFFCDA · ΔE 1.3
- Matt White #FFFFD4 · ΔE 2.5
- Buttermilk #FFFEE4 · ΔE 2.5
- Warm Light #FFF9D8 · ΔE 2.6
- Moon Glow #F5F3CE · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Parmesan is closest to White .
FAQ
Parmesan FAQs
What color is Parmesan?
Parmesan is a light yellow with the hex code #FFFFDD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 100% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Parmesan?
The hex code for Parmesan is #FFFFDD. In RGB it's rgb(255, 255, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 13%, 0%).
What colors go well with Parmesan?
Parmesan pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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