Daffodil

HEX: #FFFF31 | Modern Palette

On White
1.07:1
FAIL
On Black
19.60:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFFF31
RGB
255, 255, 49
HSL
60°, 100% ,59%
CMYK
0, 0, 81, 0

About Daffodil

Daffodil (#FFFF31) is a color with RGB(255, 255, 49) and HSL(60°, 100%, 59.6%). 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 #3131FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #31FFFF and #FF31FF. The name comes from affodell (English).

  • HEX: #FFFF31
  • RGB: 255, 255, 49
  • HSL: 60°, 100%, 59.6%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #3131FF
  • Triadic colors: #31FFFF, #FF31FF
  • The name comes from affodell (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFFF31 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #FFFF31
Protanopia #FFFF31
Tritanopia #FFF1F1
Achromatopsia #F7F7F7

Frequently Asked Questions

Daffodil (#FFFF31) is a color with RGB(255, 255, 49) and HSL(60°, 100%, 59.6%).

#FFFF31 pairs strongly with #3131FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFFF31 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FFFF31 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Daffodil is linked to affodell from English, meaning asphodel (a type of lily).

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word affodell
Meaning asphodel (a type of lily)
Language English
First Recorded Use Late Middle English

History

The word "daffodil" is a corruption of "affodell," which itself came from the Latin "asphodelus" and Greek "asphodelos." The initial 'd' is thought to be an arbitrary addition, possibly influenced by Dutch words starting with 'de' or 'den' (like 'de affodil'). The plant was introduced to England by the Romans. It became widely cultivated and admired for its bright spring blooms. The name specifically refers to plants of the genus Narcissus, known for their prominent corona (cup or trumpet).

First Recorded Use

c. 1530s

Cultural Associations

Daffodils are strongly associated with spring, rebirth, and new beginnings. They are the national flower of Wales and are traditionally worn on St. David's Day (March 1st). In some cultures, they symbolize hope and joy, while in others, particularly in ancient Greek mythology (due to their genus name 'Narcissus'), they can be linked to vanity or self-admiration. They are a popular subject in poetry and art, often representing cheerfulness and the end of winter.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFFF31;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFFF31;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFFF31;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFFF31,
        #3131FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFFF31,
        #3131FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$daffodil: #FFFF31;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$daffodil-r: 255;
$daffodil-g: 255;
$daffodil-b: 49;

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