Tuscan Sun
Also known as: Kuchinashi Yellow, Buzz-In, Westfall Yellow, Yriel Yellow
Tuscan Sun is a soft, vivid yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines in kids' apps and summer palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.18:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Tuscan Sun color codes
- HEX
- #FFD84D
- RGB
- rgb(255, 216, 77)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 216, 77, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 100%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 70%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 70%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(87.9 3.8 70.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.2% 0.157 93.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 3.8
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Tuscan Sun 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 Tuscan Sun
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Tuscan Sun 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 1.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.18:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Tuscan Sun background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tuscan Sun
Tuscan Sun with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tuscan Sun
Tuscan Sun triad
Similar colors
- Lemon Zest#F9D857 · ΔE 1.7
- Anna Banana#F5D547 · ΔE 2.1
- Golden Boy#FFDD44 · ΔE 2.1
- Royal Star#FEDE4F · ΔE 2.2
- Maize#F4D054 · ΔE 2.5
- Lemon Tart#FFDD66 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tuscan Sun is closest to Icy Plains.
Tuscan Sun FAQs
What color is Tuscan Sun?
Tuscan Sun is a medium yellow with the hex code #FFD84D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 100% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tuscan Sun?
The hex code for Tuscan Sun is #FFD84D. In RGB it's rgb(255, 216, 77), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 70%, 0%).
What colors go well with Tuscan Sun?
Tuscan Sun pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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