lightyellow

LightYellow is a pale yellow color that is widely recognized as a named color in web standards and design systems. In CSS, LightYellow maps to the hex code #FFFFE0 and RGB values of 255, 255, 224, making it one of the lightest yellow shades available as a named color. It sits in the yellow family with high brightness, producing a warm, soft appearance that reads nearly white on many displays.

In design, LightYellow is commonly used for backgrounds, cards, and UI surfaces where a gentle, sunny mood is desired without the intensity of deeper yellows. It can help emphasize elements without drawing excessive attention and often serves as a background that preserves legibility of overlaid text when paired with dark foreground colors.

Accessibility and printing considerations: On screens, high-contrast text in dark gray or black on LightYellow is generally legible, though very small text may require larger sizes or stronger contrast. In print, the color is reproduced via CMYK approximations and may shift depending on paper stock and ink quantities. Designers should verify contrast and appearance in the final medium.

Related colors and alternatives include Ivory (#FFFFF0), LemonChiffon (#FFFACD), and LightGoldenrodYellow (#FAFAD2), which are nearby pale yellows with varying degrees of warmth and saturation. LightYellow remains a versatile option for bright, welcoming layouts.