Dandelion

HEX: #F0E130 | Modern Palette

On White
1.35:1
FAIL
On Black
15.52:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F0E130
RGB
240, 225, 48
HSL
55°, 86% ,56%
CMYK
0, 6, 80, 6

About Dandelion

Dandelion (#F0E130) is a color with RGB(240, 225, 48) and HSL(55.3°, 86.5%, 56.5%). 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 #303FF0, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #30F0E1 and #E130F0. The name comes from dent de lion (French).

  • HEX: #F0E130
  • RGB: 240, 225, 48
  • HSL: 55.3°, 86.5%, 56.5%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #303FF0
  • Triadic colors: #30F0E1, #E130F0
  • The name comes from dent de lion (French).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Dandelion #F0E130 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Dandelion #F0E130 pairs with #303FF0 as its complementary color, and #30F0E1 and #E130F0 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 Dandelion #F0E130 moves from dark #181602 tones through the base color to lighter #FDFCE7 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 #E5E52E
Protanopia #E3E330
Tritanopia #FBD4D4
Achromatopsia #DDDDDD

Frequently Asked Questions

Dandelion (#F0E130) is a color with RGB(240, 225, 48) and HSL(55.3°, 86.5%, 56.5%).

#F0E130 pairs strongly with #303FF0 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F0E130 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#F0E130 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Dandelion is linked to dent de lion from French, meaning lion's tooth.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word dent de lion
Meaning lion's tooth
Language French
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The English word 'dandelion' is a direct borrowing from the Old French 'dent de lion', which literally means 'lion's tooth'. This name is believed to refer to the plant's sharply toothed leaves, which resemble the teeth of a lion. The plant has been known and used for centuries across various cultures for its medicinal properties and as a food source. Its distinctive yellow flower and fluffy seed head are widely recognized.

First Recorded Use

15th century

Cultural Associations

Dandelions are often seen as weeds in modern Western gardening, but they have a rich history of culinary and medicinal use. In traditional medicine, particularly European and Chinese, dandelions have been used as a diuretic, for liver ailments, and as a general tonic. Young dandelion greens are edible and can be used in salads, while the flowers can be used to make wine or jelly. The plant is also a significant early nectar source for bees. Culturally, blowing the seeds off a dandelion head is a common childhood pastime, often associated with making wishes.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F0E130;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F0E130;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F0E130;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F0E130,
        #303FF0
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F0E130,
        #303FF0
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$dandelion: #F0E130;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$dandelion-r: 240;
$dandelion-g: 225;
$dandelion-b: 48;

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