What Color isLightning Yellow?

#F9B81F

What Color is Lightning Yellow

Lightning Yellow (Hex #F9B81F) is a intense, high-saturation, medium-toned shade of orange. As a warm color, it pairs exceptionally well with contrasting blues. Get RGB values, find matching paints, and download Lightning Yellow palettes.

What color is opposite Lightning Yellow?

The opposite color to Lightning Yellow is Blue Ribbon (#1f61f9).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Orange
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Spring
  • Complementary Color: #1F61F9
  • Brightness: 186/255
  • Saturation: 88%

Colors That Pair Well With Lightning Yellow

Complementary

Pair with Blue Ribbon for a harmonious, balanced look. Great for backgrounds and accents.

#F9B81F#1f61f9

High Contrast

Use Blue Ribbon for maximum readability. Ideal for text or critical UI elements.

#F9B81F#0647e0

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#fbd479#7d5c10

Color Variations

Tints (add white)

Saffron#fabf3510%
Golden Tainoi#fac64c20%
Cream Can#fbcd6230%
Rob Roy#fbd47940%
Salomie#fcdc8f50%
Cape Honey#fde3a560%
Colonial White#fdeabc70%
Oasis#fef1d280%
Old Lace#fef8e990%

Tones (add grey)

Fuel Yellow#edb22910%
Tulip Tree#e1ad3220%
Anzac#d5a73c30%
Roti#c9a24640%
Tussock#bd9c5050%
Teak#b0965960%
Barley Corn#a4916370%
Arrowtown#988b6d80%
Olive Haze#8c867690%

Shades (add black)

Golden Grass#e0a61c10%
Pizza#c7931920%
Hot Toddy#ae811630%
Corn Harvest#956e1340%
Kumera#7d5c1050%
Horses Neck#644a0c60%
Punga#4b370970%
Brown Tumbleweed#32250680%
Acadia#19120390%

Color Conversions

Hex
#F9B81F
RGB
249, 184, 31
RGB %
98%, 72%, 12%
HSL
42°, 95%, 55%
HSV
42°, 88%, 98%
CMYK
0%, 26%, 88%, 2%
LAB
78.76, 11.83, 76.77
XYZ
56.45, 54.52, 8.84

Color Blindness Simulation

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CSS Snippets

Text Color (Hex)
Aa
color: #F9B81F;
Text Color (RGB)
Aa
color: rgb(249, 184, 31);
Background Color
background-color: #F9B81F;
Border
border: 3px solid #F9B81F;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 12px #F9B81F66;
Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9B81F 0%, #ffffff 100%);
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MaterialEco Velvet
Size30cm x 30cm
Color
Lightning Yellow

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Product Details

Add a touch of luxury to your home with our premium Eco Velvet cushions. Soft to the touch, these cushions are perfect for adding comfort and style to any room.

  • Material: Soft Eco Velvet.
  • Feel: Velvety soft finish.
  • Backing: Stone coloured back (or double-sided print).
  • Print: Edge-to-edge vibrant color using water-based inks.
  • Care: Machine washable at 30°C.
  • Construction: Handmade to order with a concealed zipper.
Eco Credentials

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  • Made to Order: Produced only when you order, eliminating overproduction and waste.
  • Water-Based Inks: Printed using neo-pigment, water-based inks that are non-hazardous, toxin-free, and vegan-friendly.
  • Local Fulfilment: Produced locally where possible to reduce carbon emissions from transport.
  • Vegan Friendly: No animal products are used in the production of these cushions.

What Goes With Lightning Yellow?

Explore color palettes containing Lightning Yellow and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Analogous

Pomegranate
Lightning Yellow
Electric Lime

Complementary

Lightning Yellow
Blue Ribbon

Split-complementary

Lightning Yellow
Scooter
Blue

Triadic

Lightning Yellow
Caribbean Green
Electric Violet

Tetradic

Lightning Yellow
Screamin' Green
Blue Ribbon
Purple Pizzazz

Monochromatic

Deep Bronze
Hot Toddy
Lightning Yellow
Salomie
Early Dawn

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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UI Examples

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Similar Colors

Colors with similar hex values and appearance to Lightning Yellow

Mango Loco

#FEB81C

Golden Lock

#F5BC1D

Tōō Gold

#FFB61E

Tropical Sun

#FBB719

Glistening Dawn

#F6BA25

Master Nacho

#FFB81B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Lightning Yellow?
The hex code for Lightning Yellow is #F9B81F. The RGB values are (249, 184, 31). You can find more formats like CMYK and LAB in the Color Conversions section.
What colors go with Lightning Yellow?
Lightning Yellow pairs well with its complementary color, Blue Ribbon (#1f61f9). It also works great with analogous colors (neighbors on the wheel) and triadic combinations. See our recommended pairings for more ideas.
Is Lightning Yellow accessible for text?
No, Lightning Yellow is not readable on white backgrounds. It is not readable on black backgrounds. For detailed contrast ratios and WCAG scores, check the accessibility section.
How do I use Lightning Yellow in CSS?

You can use Lightning Yellow in CSS with its hex code. Here is an example class:

.lightning-yellow {
  background-color: #F9B81F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

For more snippets including gradients, see the CSS snippets section.

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