Vanilla
Also known as: Medium Champagne, Muscadine, Glisten Yellow, Butter Honey
Vanilla sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.61:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Vanilla color codes
- HEX
- #F3E5AB
- RGB
- rgb(243, 229, 171)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 229, 171, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 75%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 30%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 30%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(91.0 -1.4 30.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.9% 0.076 96.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 2.7
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 9.2 · 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 Vanilla works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Vanilla
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Vanilla 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 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.61:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Vanilla background: #000000
Palettes featuring Vanilla
Vanilla with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vanilla
Vanilla triad
Similar colors
- Meringue#F3E4B3 · ΔE 2.1
- Sunbeam#F5EDB2 · ΔE 2.4
- Thunderbolt#FDEFAD · ΔE 2.6
- Solar#FBEAB8 · ΔE 2.6
- Hazy Moon#F1DCA1 · ΔE 2.8
- Beige#E6DAA6 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vanilla is closest to Icy Plains.
Vanilla FAQs
What color is Vanilla?
Vanilla is a light yellow with the hex code #F3E5AB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 75% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vanilla?
The hex code for Vanilla is #F3E5AB. In RGB it's rgb(243, 229, 171), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 30%, 5%).
What colors go well with Vanilla?
Vanilla pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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