Jonquil

HEX: #FADA5E | Modern Palette

On White
1.38:1
FAIL
On Black
15.25:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FADA5E
RGB
250, 218, 94
HSL
47°, 94% ,67%
CMYK
0, 13, 62, 2

About Jonquil

Jonquil (#FADA5E) is a color with RGB(250, 218, 94) and HSL(47.7°, 94%, 67.5%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #5E7EFA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #5EFADA and #DA5EFA. The name comes from junquillo (Spanish).

  • HEX: #FADA5E
  • RGB: 250, 218, 94
  • HSL: 47.7°, 94%, 67.5%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #5E7EFA
  • Triadic colors: #5EFADA, #DA5EFA
  • The name comes from junquillo (Spanish).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Jonquil #FADA5E is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Jonquil #FADA5E pairs with #5E7EFA as its complementary color, and #5EFADA and #DA5EFA in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Jonquil #FADA5E moves from dark #191401 tones through the base color to lighter #FEF9E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E4E45C
Protanopia #DEDE5E
Tritanopia #FFCFCF
Achromatopsia #DCDCDC

Frequently Asked Questions

Jonquil (#FADA5E) is a color with RGB(250, 218, 94) and HSL(47.7°, 94%, 67.5%).

#FADA5E pairs strongly with #5E7EFA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FADA5E is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FADA5E is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Jonquil is linked to junquillo from Spanish, meaning rush, or small rush-like plant.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word junquillo
Meaning rush, or small rush-like plant
Language Spanish
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The word 'jonquil' entered English from French 'jonquille', which itself came from Spanish 'junquillo'. 'Junquillo' is a diminutive of 'junco', meaning 'rush'. This refers to the rush-like leaves of the plant. The plant, a species of narcissus (Narcissus jonquilla), is known for its fragrant yellow flowers. The color 'jonquil' (#fada5e) is a pale to moderate yellow, specifically referencing the color of these flowers.

First Recorded Use

c. 1629

Cultural Associations

Jonquils are often associated with spring and new beginnings due to their early blooming. In the language of flowers, jonquils can symbolize desire, sympathy, or the return of affection. They are less common in general symbolism than other narcissus varieties (like daffodils) but carry similar connotations of cheerfulness and renewal. The color itself evokes a soft, warm, and gentle feeling, often used in spring fashion and decor.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FADA5E;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FADA5E;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FADA5E;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FADA5E,
        #5E7EFA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FADA5E,
        #5E7EFA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$jonquil: #FADA5E;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$jonquil-r: 250;
$jonquil-g: 218;
$jonquil-b: 94;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $jonquil;
    color: rgba($jonquil-r, $jonquil-g, $jonquil-b, 0.8);
}