Pilsener
Also known as: Biohazard Suit, Candy Corn, Icterine, Duckling Fluff
Expect cheerful and optimistic associations from Pilsener — a soft yellow well suited to summer palettes and highlights and warnings. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.42:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Pilsener color codes
- HEX
- #F8F753
- RGB
- rgb(248, 247, 83)
- RGBA
- rgba(248, 247, 83, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 92%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 67%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 67%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(95.2 -13.4 74.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.9% 0.178 109.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1026 — Luminous yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 4.3 · 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 Pilsener works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pilsener
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pilsener 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 1.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pilsener background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pilsener
Pilsener with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pilsener
Pilsener triad
Similar colors
- Candy Corn#FCFC5D · ΔE 1.1
- Canary#FDFF63 · ΔE 1.9
- Sulphuric#EEED56 · ΔE 2.3
- Giraffe#FEFE33 · ΔE 2.9
- Crash Dummy#EEEE66 · ΔE 3.2
- Hive#FFFF77 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pilsener is closest to Cloud Break.
Pilsener FAQs
What color is Pilsener?
Pilsener is a medium yellow with the hex code #F8F753. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 92% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pilsener?
The hex code for Pilsener is #F8F753. In RGB it's rgb(248, 247, 83), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 67%, 3%).
What colors go well with Pilsener?
Pilsener pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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