PANTONE Minion Yellow
Vibrant Professional Yellow
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Minion Yellow
#FED65D
#FECD39
#FEC416
#F4B701
#D09C01
#AD8201
#896701
#654C01
#473500
#241B00
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Minion Yellow
#FED65D
#FEDA6C
#FEDE7B
#FEE38F
#FFE79F
#FFEAAE
#FFEEBD
#FFF2CC
#FFF7E1
#FFFBF0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#FED55D
#5D85FE
Analogous
#FE855D
#FED55D
#D6FE5D
Triadic
#FED55D
#5DFED6
#D65DFE
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE 13-0850 TPG | #FFD660 | ΔE 0.94 | |
| PANTONE 121 XGC | #FFD560 | ΔE 1.25 | |
| PANTONE 5-1-3 U | #FFD45F | ΔE 1.38 | |
| PANTONE 4-1-3 U | #FFD85D | ΔE 1.61 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #FED55D;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #FED55D;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FED55D 0%, #F4B701 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#F4CE57 (Red Blind)
#F4CE57 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#FFDB60 (Green Blind)
#FFDB60 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#FFC0B1 (Blue Blind)
#FFC0B1 (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Minion Yellow is a highly saturated yellow with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #FED55D, placing it in the yellow region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 45°.
This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.
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