#f9e176 - Sweet Corn color

This warm, pale golden-yellow reads like soft butter warmed by afternoon sun—sunny without being harsh, and gently muted with a creamy, slightly vintage quality. It suggests honeyed citrus, custard, or weathered parchment, evoking comfort and optimism. Ideal as a subtle accent or background, it brings warmth to kitchens, nurseries, and branding that aims for approachable, artisanal character. Pair with navy, teal, warm gray, or olive to balance brightness, or use with crisp whites to keep the mood light and airy.

color #f9e176

#f9e176 color RGB value is 249, 225, 118, and the CMYK value is 0.00, 0.0964, 0.526, 0.0235. Alternative names for that color are: sweet corn, gold, khaki, kournikova, yellow, orange.

Color Conversion

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CSS
RGB(0-255)
249, 225, 118
rgb(249, 225, 118)
CMYK
0.00, 0.0964, 0.526, 0.0235
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sRGB
0.976, 0.882, 0.463
rgb(97.6% 88.2% 46.3%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.949, 0.879, 0.486
color(a98-rgb 0.949 0.879 0.486)
HCT
98.8, 41.8, 89.5
color(--hct 98.8 28.8% 89.5%)
HSL
49.0, 91.6, 72.0
hsl(49 91.6% 72%)
HSV
49.0, 52.6, 97.6
color(--hsv 49 52.6% 97.6%)
HWB
49.0, 46.3, 2.35
hwb(49 46.3% 2.35%)
Lab
89.9, -1.11, 54.8
lab(89.9 -1.11 54.8)
P3
0.961, 0.886, 0.523
color(display-p3 0.961 0.886 0.523)
XYZ D50
0.729, 0.762, 0.216
color(xyz-d50 0.729 0.762 0.216)

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Color Harmonies

HEX:#f9e176
RGB:249 225 118
HSL:49.01deg 91.61% 71.96%
HEX:#768ef9
RGB:118 142 249
HSL:229.01deg 91.61% 71.96%

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