#F2F9D4 Color Information

Hex color code: #F2F9D4

The hex color #F2F9D4 is a delicate yellow with RGB values of (242, 249, 212) and HSL of (71°, 76%, 90%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameLight Goldenrod Yellow
HEX
#F2F9D4
RGB
242, 249, 212
HSL
71°, 76%, 90%
CMYK
3%, 0%, 15%, 2%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #F2F9D4;
background-color: #F2F9D4;
border-color: #F2F9D4;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F2F9D4;
border: 2px solid #F2F9D4;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#F2F9D4]
text-[#F2F9D4]
border-[#F2F9D4]
shadow-[0_0_10px_F2F9D4]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F2F9D4, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #F2F9D4; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #F2F9D4; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #F2F9D4; background-color: #F2F9D415; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #F2F9D420; border-left: 4px solid #F2F9D4; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #F2F9D4; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #F2F9D4 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

242, 249, 212

Red: 242 / Green: 249 / Blue: 212

HSL

71°, 76%, 90%

Hue: 71° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 90%

CMYK

3%, 0%, 15%, 2%

Cyan: 3% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 15% / Key: 2%

What color is #F2F9D4?

#F2F9D4 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #F2F9D4 to RGB:

rgb(242, 249, 212)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #F2F9D4 to HSL:

hsl(71, 76%, 90%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #F2F9D4 to CMYK:

cmyk(3%, 0%, 15%, 2%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft yellow tone, #F2F9D4 has RGB (242, 249, 212) and HSL (71°, 76%, 90%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #F2F9D4 is #D9D2F9, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F9EDD2.

Use #F2F9D4 in CSS: color: #F2F9D4 or background-color: #F2F9D4. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #F2F9D4

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 19.28:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2F9D4?

#F2F9D4 is a soft yellow color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #F2F9D4?

#F2F9D4 in RGB is (242, 249, 212) - 242 red, 249 green, and 212 blue.

How to use #F2F9D4 in CSS?

Use #F2F9D4 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #F2F9D4?

#D9D2F9 (complementary), #F9EDD2 (analogous), and #DEF08F (lighter shade) work well with #F2F9D4.