Yellow
Cream Yellow
Cream Yellow
#F0DCA8Click to copy
Cream Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(240, 220, 168)Copy
HSLhsl(43, 71%, 80%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(43, 30%, 94%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 8%, 30%, 6%)Copy
Cream Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#F0DCA8
Click to copy#A8BCF0
Click to copyAnalogous
#F0B8A8
Click to copy#E0F0A8
Click to copySplit Complementary
#A8E0F0
Click to copy#B8A8F0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#F0DCA8
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E1B951
Click to copy#AE861E
Click to copy#57430F
Click to copyCream Yellow WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.35 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.51 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.24 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
9.33 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Cream Yellow Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Cream Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Cream Yellow (HEX #F0DCA8) has the RGB value rgb(240, 220, 168), the HSL value hsl(43°, 71%, 80%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 8%, 30%, 6%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Cream Yellow is #A8BCF0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #F0B8A8 and #E0F0A8 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#A8E0F0, #B8A8F0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Cream Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Cream Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 against white and 15.51:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Cream Yellow has a lightness of 80% and a saturation of 71%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A gentle healing.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Cream Yellow tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Cream Yellow is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Cream Yellow Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.