Warm Light
Also known as: Cotton Tail , Wild Apple , Reddish White , Frozen Banana
Expect sunny and uplifting associations from Warm Light, a pale yellow suited to cheerful branding and kids' apps. Its complement lands in white territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.79:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Warm Light color codes
- HEX
- #FFF9D8
- RGB
- rgb(255, 249, 216)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 249, 216, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(51, 100%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(51, 15%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(97.8 -1.9 16.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(97.8% 0.043 98.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 9012: Clean room white #FFFDE6 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Warm Light works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Warm Light
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Warm Light by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.06:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 19.79:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Warm Light background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Warm Light
Warm Light with its complement
Soft neighbors of Warm Light
Warm Light triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cheesecake #FFFCDA · ΔE 1.4
- Cornsilk #FFF8DC · ΔE 1.7
- Transcendence #F8F4D8 · ΔE 1.9
- Moon Glow #F5F3CE · ΔE 2.6
- Parmesan #FFFFDD · ΔE 2.6
- Lit #FFFED8 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Warm Light is closest to Cotton Ball .
FAQ
Warm Light FAQs
What color is Warm Light?
Warm Light is a light yellow with the hex code #FFF9D8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 51°, 100% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Warm Light?
The hex code for Warm Light is #FFF9D8. In RGB it's rgb(255, 249, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 15%, 0%).
What colors go well with Warm Light?
Warm Light pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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