What color is Mimosa?
Mimosa is a warm, golden yellow with a soft honeyed tone, hex #F2B949, close to the color of fresh mimosa blossoms. It is brighter than mustard but less sharp than lemon yellow, with a gentle richness that reads as sunny and approachable.
What is the meaning of the color Mimosa?
Named after the mimosa flower, this shade gained broad cultural recognition when Pantone named it Color of the Year in 2009, choosing it to represent optimism during a period of global economic uncertainty. The mimosa plant itself had been used as a dye source in parts of Europe and North Africa for centuries, producing warm yellow and tan tones from its bark. The 2009 Pantone selection brought the name into mainstream design and fashion contexts, where it was adopted by textile and home goods brands to signal warmth and renewal. Its most documented anchor in contemporary use is that Pantone announcement, which remains one of the most referenced Color of the Year choices in the brand’s history.
What colors go with Mimosa?
Colors that pair well with Mimosa include:
Navy Blue: strong, grounding contrast
White: clean, airy brightness
Forest Green: natural, earthy balance
Terracotta: warm, sun-baked depth
Soft Lavender: gentle, complementary cool
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #F2B949 |
color: #F2B949;
|
| RGB | 242, 185, 73 |
color: rgb(242, 185, 73);
|
| RGB Percentage | 95%, 73%, 29% |
color: rgb(95%, 73%, 29%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 24%, 70%, 5% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 40°, 87%, 62% |
color: hsl(40, 87%, 62%);
|
| HSV | 40°, 70%, 95% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 50, 11, 37 |
color: lab(50% 11 37);
|
| Decimal | 15907145 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.mimosa {
color: #F2B949;
}
$mimosa: #F2B949;
rgb(242, 185, 73)