Pale Gold is a medium-light, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFF27A, which equals rgb(255, 242, 122) in RGB and hsl(54, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M5 Y52 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFF27A - RGB
255, 242, 122 - HSL
54°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
0, 5, 52, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale Gold
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.23:1. Its complementary color is #7A88FF.
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Pale Gold color codes
| HEX | #FFF27A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 242, 122) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 54°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 5%, 52%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16773754 |
Shades and tints of Pale Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFDE9 - 100
#FFFBD3 - 200
#FFF9BD - 300
#FFF6A6 - 400
#FFF490 - 500
#FFF27A - 600
#D5CA66 - 700
#AAA151 - 800
#80793D - 900
#555129 - 950
#2B2814
Color harmonies for Pale Gold
- Complementary
#7A88FF≈ Pale Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#FFAF7A≈ Pale Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#CAFF7A≈ Pale Apple - Triadic +120°
#7AFFF2≈ Pale Cyan - Triadic +240°
#F27AFF≈ Pale Magenta - Split 150°
#7ACAFF≈ Light Sky Blue - Split 210°
#AF7AFF≈ Pale Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Gold | Aa | 1.15:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Gold | Aa | 18.23:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Gold
background-color: #FFF27A;color: #FFF27A;background-color: rgb(255, 242, 122);background-color: hsl(54, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-gold: #FFF27A; }class="bg-[#FFF27A]"Colors similar to Pale Gold
- Pale Yellow
#FFFF7A - Pale Marigold
#FFE47A - Pale Bright Yellow
#F2F288 - Pale Citron
#F2FF7A - Pale Bright Gold
#F2E788 - Khaki
#F0E68C - Light Bright Yellow
#EEEE63 - Pale Bright Citron
#E7F288 - Canary
#FFFF99 - Pale Bright Marigold
#F2DD88 - Pale Lime
#E4FF7A - Pale Amber
#FFD77A
More yellow shades
- Dark Gold
#857700 - Deep Gold
#AD9C00 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Pure Gold
#FFE500 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Light Gold
#FFEE52 - Very Pale Gold
#FFF6A3 - Palest Gold
#FFFACC - Darkest Bright Gold
#2E2A05 - Very Dark Bright Gold
#534B09 - Dark Bright Gold
#776D0D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Gold?
The HEX code for Pale Gold is #FFF27A.
What is the RGB value of Pale Gold?
Pale Gold has an RGB value of 255, 242, 122 (rgb(255, 242, 122)). In HSL it is 54°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Gold?
Use black text on Pale Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 and black text has 18.23:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Gold?
The complementary color of Pale Gold is #7A88FF. Analogous colors #FFAF7A and #CAFF7A also pair well.