Parmesan
Also known as: Good Morning, Winter Duvet, Sun City, Sheer Sunlight
Parmesan is what happens when yellow turns pale and vivid. The effect is bright and alert, made 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.
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)
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: 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 — 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 Parmesan
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.02:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Parmesan background: #000000
Palettes featuring Parmesan
Parmesan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Parmesan
Parmesan triad
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.
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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