Lemon Tart color: hex code #FFDD66
Lemon Tart has the hex code #FFDD66. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 86.7% green and 40% blue (255, 221, 102).
Its hue angle is 47°, with 100% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 60% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.79:1).
Lemon Tart (#FFDD66) color codes
| HEX | #FFDD66 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 221, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 86.7%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(47, 100%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(47, 60%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 13%, 60%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.89, -1.67, 61.43) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.89, 61.45, 91.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(69.498, 73.936, 23.178) | |
| Decimal | 16768358 | |
| Short hex | #FD6 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Lemon Tart, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FFDD66 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFDD66 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.33:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.79:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FFDD66 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f2d95aProtanopia
no red cones#fae46bDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffcec3Tritanopia
no blue cones#dfdfdfAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffdd66; }
.text { color: #ffdd66; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffdd66; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 221 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffdd66, #d5ff66); }Similar colors
#fada5fNaples Yellow#ffdb58Mustard#fcdf63Here Comes the Sun#fedc57Glitter Is Not Gold#fddc57Potato Chip#f9d857Lemon Zest#f8d568Lighthouse Glow#ffd766Yuzu Marmalade
See #FFDD66 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFDD66?
- #FFDD66 is a light, vivid yellow known as Lemon Tart. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Lemon Tart?
- The RGB value is 255, 221, 102: 255 red, 221 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Lemon Tart?
- The complementary color is #6688FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFDD66?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.79:1 and white text 1.33:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.