Light Goldenrod Yellow is a very light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FAFAD2, which equals rgb(250, 250, 210) in RGB and hsl(60, 80%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M0 Y16 K2, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FAFAD2 - RGB
250, 250, 210 - HSL
60°, 80%, 90% - CMYK
0, 0, 16, 2 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Light Goldenrod Yellow
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 19.67:1. Its complementary color is #D1D1FA.
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Light Goldenrod Yellow color codes
| HEX | #FAFAD2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 250, 210) |
| HSL | hsl(60, 80%, 90%) |
| HSV | 60°, 16%, 98% |
| CMYK | 0%, 0%, 16%, 2% |
| Decimal | 16448210 |
Shades and tints of Light Goldenrod Yellow
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FEFEF8 - 100
#FDFDF0 - 200
#FDFDE9 - 300
#FCFCE1 - 400
#FBFBDA - 500
#FAFAD2 - 600
#D0D0AF - 700
#A7A78C - 800
#7D7D69 - 900
#535346 - 950
#2A2A23
Color harmonies for Light Goldenrod Yellow
- Complementary
#D1D1FA≈ Palest Bright Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#FAE6D1≈ Champagne - Analogous +30°
#E6FAD1≈ Palest Bright Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#D1FAFA≈ Palest Bright Teal - Triadic +240°
#FAD1FA≈ Palest Bright Fuchsia - Split 150°
#D1E6FA≈ Palest Bright Cerulean - Split 210°
#E6D1FA≈ Palest Bright Violet
Contrast and accessibility of Light Goldenrod Yellow
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Goldenrod Yellow | Aa | 1.07:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Goldenrod Yellow | Aa | 19.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Goldenrod Yellow
background-color: #FAFAD2;color: #FAFAD2;background-color: rgb(250, 250, 210);background-color: hsl(60, 80%, 90%);:root { --color-light-goldenrod-yellow: #FAFAD2; }class="bg-[#FAFAD2]"Colors similar to Light Goldenrod Yellow
- Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Palest Bright Citron
#F6FAD1 - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Palest Gold
#FFFACC - Palest Citron
#FAFFCC - Palest Bright Lime
#F2FAD1 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Palest Yellow
#FFFFCC - Palest Lime
#F5FFCC
More yellow shades
- Gold
#FFD700 - Khaki
#F0E68C - Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Light Yellow
#FFFFE0 - Cornsilk
#FFF8DC - Dark Khaki
#BDB76B - Olive
#808000 - Pale Goldenrod
#EEE8AA - Yellow
#FFFF00 - Sage
#B2AC88 - Mustard
#FFDB58
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Goldenrod Yellow?
The HEX code for Light Goldenrod Yellow is #FAFAD2.
What is the RGB value of Light Goldenrod Yellow?
Light Goldenrod Yellow has an RGB value of 250, 250, 210 (rgb(250, 250, 210)). In HSL it is 60°, 80%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Light Goldenrod Yellow?
Use black text on Light Goldenrod Yellow. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 and black text has 19.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Goldenrod Yellow?
The complementary color of Light Goldenrod Yellow is #D1D1FA. Analogous colors #FAE6D1 and #E6FAD1 also pair well.