Jonquil

HEX: #F4CA16 | Modern Palette

On White
1.58:1
FAIL
On Black
13.31:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F4CA16
RGB
244, 202, 22
HSL
48°, 90% ,95%
CMYK
0, 17.21, 90.98, 4.31

About Jonquil

Jonquil (#F4CA16) is a color with RGB(244, 202, 22) and HSL(48.65°, 90.98%, 95.69%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #1640F4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #16F4CA and #CA16F4. The name comes from juncus (Latin) -> junquillo (Spanish) -> jonquille (French) (Latin (via French and Spanish)).

  • HEX: #F4CA16
  • RGB: 244, 202, 22
  • HSL: 48.65°, 90.98%, 95.69%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #1640F4
  • Triadic colors: #16F4CA, #CA16F4
  • The name comes from juncus (Latin) -> junquillo (Spanish) -> jonquille (French) (Latin (via French and Spanish)).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Jonquil #F4CA16 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

Jonquil #F4CA16 pairs with #1640F4 as its complementary color, and #16F4CA and #CA16F4 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 #F4CA16 moves from dark #181401 tones through the base color to lighter #FEF9E7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D7D704
Protanopia #CFCF19
Tritanopia #FDBEBE
Achromatopsia #CECECE

Frequently Asked Questions

Jonquil (#F4CA16) is a color with RGB(244, 202, 22) and HSL(48.65°, 90.98%, 95.69%).

#F4CA16 pairs strongly with #1640F4 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F4CA16 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#F4CA16 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Jonquil is linked to juncus (Latin) -> junquillo (Spanish) -> jonquille (French) from Latin (via French and Spanish), meaning rush, reed (referring to the rush-like leaves of the plant).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word juncus (Latin) -> junquillo (Spanish) -> jonquille (French)
Meaning rush, reed (referring to the rush-like leaves of the plant)
Language Latin (via French and Spanish)
First Recorded Use 17th Century

History

The word 'jonquil' ultimately derives from the Latin 'juncus,' meaning 'rush' or 'reed,' due to the plant's slender, rush-like leaves. This Latin root evolved into 'junquillo' in Spanish, a diminutive form. From Spanish, it was adopted into French as 'jonquille.' English then borrowed the word directly from French in the early 17th century to refer specifically to a species of narcissus (Narcissus jonquilla) known for its fragrant, small, yellow flowers, often in clusters.

First Recorded Use

1629 (English)

Cultural Associations

Jonquils are a type of narcissus and are often associated with spring, rebirth, and new beginnings. In the language of flowers, jonquils can symbolize desire, sympathy, or the return of affection. Their bright yellow color also links them to happiness and cheerfulness. They are popular ornamental plants in gardens.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F4CA16;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F4CA16;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F4CA16;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F4CA16,
        #EAEEFE
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F4CA16,
        #EAEEFE
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$jonquil: #F4CA16;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$jonquil-r: 244;
$jonquil-g: 202;
$jonquil-b: 22;

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