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Lemon chiffon color

A light, airy yellow named after the fluffy lemon chiffon pie, and a standard web color name. It is soft enough for backgrounds, bakeries and spring tables.

Also known as: Lemonchiffon.

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The hex code for lemon chiffon is #FFFACD. In RGB it is rgb(255, 250, 205), in HSL hsl(54, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0, 2, 20, 0.

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About lemon chiffon

Lemon chiffon (#FFFACD) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the yellows family. It mixes 255 red, 250 green and 205 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in web, baking, backgrounds.

Swatch of Lemon chiffon with its shades from light to dark · #FFFACD
Lemon chiffon · #FFFACD

Lemon chiffon shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Lemon chiffon color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Periwinkle
AnalogousClose to: Almond, Tea green
TriadicClose to: Duck egg blue, Pastel lilac
Split complementaryClose to: Light blue, Pastel lilac
TetradicClose to: Tea green, Periwinkle, Cotton candy pink

Lemon chiffon color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Lemon chiffon
Analogous palette · Lemon chiffon
Complementary palette · Lemon chiffon
Triadic palette · Lemon chiffon
With neutrals palette · Lemon chiffon
With an accent palette · Lemon chiffon

Lemon chiffon contrast with text

White textContrast 1.1:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 19.8:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --lemon-chiffon: #FFFACD;
  --lemon-chiffon-rgb: 255, 250, 205;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--lemon-chiffon); }
.text { color: var(--lemon-chiffon); }

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Swatch of Lemon chiffon with its shades from light to dark · #FFFACD
Swatch of Lemon chiffon with its shades from light to dark · #FFFACD

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for lemon chiffon?

The hex code for lemon chiffon is #FFFACD. In RGB it is rgb(255, 250, 205), in HSL hsl(54, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0, 2, 20, 0.

What is the complementary color of lemon chiffon?

Its complement on the color wheel is #CDD2FF, close to periwinkle. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on lemon chiffon?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 1.1:1, while with black it is 19.8:1.