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Lemon Chiffon#FFFACD

Lemon Chiffon color code is #FFFACD. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with lemon chiffon.

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Lemon Chiffon Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Lemon Chiffon is 0.9404. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.06:1 against white and 19.81:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Lemon Chiffon on white1.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Lemon Chiffon on black19.81:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Lemon Chiffon1.06:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Lemon Chiffon19.81:1AAA

Lemon Chiffon — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Lemon Chiffon?+
The hex code for Lemon Chiffon is #FFFACD. In RGB it's rgb(255, 250, 205), and in HSL it's hsl(54, 100%, 90%).
What is the RGB value of Lemon Chiffon?+
Lemon Chiffon in RGB is (255, 250, 205). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 250, 205).
What is the CMYK value of Lemon Chiffon?+
Lemon Chiffon converts to CMYK(0%, 2%, 20%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFFACD.
Is lemon chiffon a warm or cool color?+
Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 54° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does lemon chiffon belong to?+
Lemon Chiffon belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 54°, 100%, 90% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is lemon chiffon accessible for body text on a white background?+
Lemon Chiffon on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.06:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for lemon chiffon?+
The nearest Pantone match for Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD) is 11-0107 Cream, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Lemon Chiffon in design

Practical guidance for using lemon chiffon (#FFFACD) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 19.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Lemon Chiffon (#FFFACD) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Lemon Chiffon flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — lemon chiffon can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Lemon Chiffon is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.

Brands that use Lemon Chiffon

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of lemon chiffon (#FFFACD). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV Beige