Xanthic
Also known as: Quinoline Yellow , Eternal Summer , Banana Clan , Yellow Buzzing
With its warm undertone, Xanthic (#F4E216) comes across as sunny and uplifting. Designers reach for it in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.74:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Xanthic color codes
- HEX
- #F4E216
- RGB
- rgb(244, 226, 22)
- RGBA
- rgba(244, 226, 22, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 91%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 91%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 91%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(89.3 -6.8 85.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.9% 0.187 103.6)
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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warm
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: gold #FFD700 · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 2.2 · 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 Xanthic works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Xanthic
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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 Xanthic 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 1.33:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Xanthic background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Xanthic
Xanthic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Xanthic
Xanthic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Star #FFE500 · ΔE 2.2
- Pac-Man #FFE737 · ΔE 2.2
- Yellow-Bellied #FFEE33 · ΔE 2.6
- Lemon Curd #FFEE11 · ΔE 2.7
- Holy Grail #E8D720 · ΔE 2.7
- Hollandaise #FFEE44 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Xanthic is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Xanthic FAQs
What color is Xanthic?
Xanthic is a medium yellow with the hex code #F4E216. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 91% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Xanthic?
The hex code for Xanthic is #F4E216. In RGB it's rgb(244, 226, 22), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 91%, 4%).
What colors go well with Xanthic?
Xanthic pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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