Sour Veil
Also known as: Cream, Golden Hermes, Yellow Mana, Cashew Cheese
Sour Veil sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels bright and alert. Try it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (20.31:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Sour Veil color codes
- HEX
- #FFFFBF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 255, 191)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 255, 191, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 100%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 25%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(98.9 -7.3 30.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(98.5% 0.081 107.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lemonchiffon#FFFACD · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 10.5 · 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 Sour Veil 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 Sour Veil
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sour Veil 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 1.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sour Veil background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sour Veil
Sour Veil with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sour Veil
Sour Veil triad
Similar colors
- Cream#FFFFC2 · ΔE 0.6
- Parchment#FEFCAF · ΔE 2.7
- Glowlight#FFF6B9 · ΔE 3.0
- Banana Milk#FFF7AD · ΔE 3.4
- Thunderdome#F6F3A7 · ΔE 3.6
- Pollen#EEEEAA · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sour Veil is closest to Grim White.
Sour Veil FAQs
What color is Sour Veil?
Sour Veil is a light yellow with the hex code #FFFFBF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 100% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sour Veil?
The hex code for Sour Veil is #FFFFBF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 255, 191), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 25%, 0%).
What colors go well with Sour Veil?
Sour Veil pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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