#FFEE99
Light Yellow
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RGB
HSL
About #FFEE99 Light Yellow
#FFEE99 is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 255 red, 238 green, and 153 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 50°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 80%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #FFEE99 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
50°
Hue
100%
Saturation
80%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FFEE99 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FFEE99 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FFEE99 on White
Contrast Ratio1.17:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FFEE99 on Black
Contrast Ratio17.94:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FFEE99 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFEE99 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 238, 153) |
| HSL | hsl(50, 100%, 80%) |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 238, 153 |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 93.3%, 60.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 7%, 40%, 0% |
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