Yippie Ya Yellow color: hex code #F9F59F
Yippie Ya Yellow has the hex code #F9F59F. It is a light, vivid yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 96.1% green and 62.4% blue (249, 245, 159).
Its hue angle is 57°, with 88% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 2% magenta, 36% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.59:1).
Yippie Ya Yellow (#F9F59F) color codes
| HEX | #F9F59F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 245, 159) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 96.1%, 62.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(57, 88%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(57, 36%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 2%, 36%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(95.14, -10.98, 41.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(95.14, 43.33, 104.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(77.978, 87.949, 45.662) | |
| Decimal | 16381343 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Yippie Ya Yellow, 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 #F9F59F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9F59F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.59:1 | 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 #F9F59F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffef99Protanopia
no red cones#fff3a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffebdfTritanopia
no blue cones#f1f1f1Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9f59f; }
.text { color: #f9f59f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9f59f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 245 159 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9f59f, #d0f99f); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Pastel Yellow.
See #F9F59F on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9F59F?
- #F9F59F is a light, vivid yellow known as Yippie Ya Yellow. It belongs to the yellow family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Yippie Ya Yellow?
- The RGB value is 249, 245, 159: 249 red, 245 green and 159 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Yippie Ya Yellow?
- The complementary color is #9FA3F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9F59F?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.59:1 and white text 1.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.