Conditionally format Python pandas cell

Question

I am trying to color, highlight, or change fond of Python pandas DataFrame based on the value of the cell. e.g. if the cells on each rows are bigger than the cell in the fir

Answer 1

import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
df = pd.DataFrame(np.random.rand(4,3))
df.style.applymap(lambda x: 'background-color : yellow' if x>df.iloc[0,0] else '')