The colour yellowish white: characterisation, colour codes, shades and mixing

Yellowish-white is a pale, subtle shade that is created by mixing white and yellow. This colour evokes a variety of associations and feelings, as white suggests purity, simplicity and freshness, while yellow exudes warmth, happiness and energy. Taken together, yellowish white offers a softer, less intense look than pure white or bright yellow, making it a great choice in contexts where sterile white would seem too cold and yellow too bright.

In design and interior decoration, yellowish white is often used because its neutrality allows it to combine well with different colours and styles. It is also a popular colour for walls, furniture and textiles as it has a timeless elegance. It also creates an atmosphere that is both welcoming and calming, making it an ideal choice for creating calm, harmonious living spaces.

yellowish white colour

RGB code for the yellowish white colour: rgb(255, 255, 224), HEX code: #FFFFE0

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#FFFACD
RGB	rgb(255, 250, 205)
HSL	hsl(54, 100%, 90%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(54, 20%, 100%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%, 2%, 20%, 0%)
Contrasting colour	#000006
Complementary colour	#122F33

Dark and light shades of yellowish white

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Dark shades

Light shades

Yellowish white complementary colour palettes

Placing yellowish-white in different colour palettes helps you find colours that work harmoniously with it and helps you create colour combinations for different design projects.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of yellowish white?

The yellowish white colour is a shade of a mixture of white and pale yellow. This colour has a light, slightly yellow tone, which gives it a warm and welcoming character. It is often used in decoration and interior design to create a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere.

What is the colour of yellowish white?

The colour of a yellowish-white colour depends on the proportion of yellow and white pigments or light mixed in it. The intensity and tone of the hue is influenced by the amount of yellow and white components, the type of lighting and the nature of the surface to which the colour is applied. In the case of coloured lights, the temperature of the colour and the type of light source may also be a determining factor.

How is the yellowish white colour colour mixing possible?

To achieve a yellowish white colour, mix white paint with a small amount of yellow paint. Start with more white paint and slowly add yellow until you get the desired shade. Always add only a small amount of yellow paint so that you can easily correct if the colour becomes too yellowish.