Pale Goldenrod is a light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #EEE8AA, which equals rgb(238, 232, 170) in RGB and hsl(55, 67%, 80%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M3 Y29 K7, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#EEE8AA - RGB
238, 232, 170 - HSL
55°, 67%, 80% - CMYK
0, 3, 29, 7 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Light, saturated
About Pale Goldenrod
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 16.76:1. Its complementary color is #AAB0EE.
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Pale Goldenrod color codes
| HEX | #EEE8AA |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 232, 170) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 67%, 80%) |
| HSV | 55°, 29%, 93% |
| CMYK | 0%, 3%, 29%, 7% |
| Decimal | 15657130 |
Shades and tints of Pale Goldenrod
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCFBF1 - 100
#F9F7E3 - 200
#F7F4D5 - 300
#F4F0C6 - 400
#F1ECB8 - 500
#EEE8AA - 600
#C6C18E - 700
#9F9B71 - 800
#777455 - 900
#4F4D39 - 950
#28271C
Color harmonies for Pale Goldenrod
- Complementary
#AAB0EE≈ Very Pale Bright Royal - Analogous −30°
#EEC6AA≈ Very Pale Bright Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#D2EEAA≈ Very Pale Bright Apple - Triadic +120°
#AAEEE8≈ Pale Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#E8AAEE≈ Very Pale Bright Purple - Split 150°
#AAD2EE≈ Very Pale Bright Cerulean - Split 210°
#C6AAEE≈ Very Pale Bright Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Goldenrod
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Goldenrod | Aa | 1.25:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Goldenrod | Aa | 16.76:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Goldenrod
background-color: #EEE8AA;color: #EEE8AA;background-color: rgb(238, 232, 170);background-color: hsl(55, 67%, 80%);:root { --color-pale-goldenrod: #EEE8AA; }class="bg-[#EEE8AA]"Colors similar to Pale Goldenrod
- Very Pale Bright Marigold
#F6E7AC - Very Pale Soft Gold
#EDE7B6 - Very Pale Bright Gold
#F6EEAC - Very Pale Soft Yellow
#EDEDB6 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Very Pale Bright Amber
#F6E0AC - Very Pale Soft Citron
#E7EDB6 - Wheat
#F5DEB3 - Very Pale Bright Citron
#EEF6AC - Very Pale Soft Lime
#E2EDB6 - Very Pale Soft Amber
#EDDCB6 - Very Pale Bright Lime
#E7F6AC
More yellow shades
- Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Light Yellow
#FFFFE0 - Cornsilk
#FFF8DC - Dark Khaki
#BDB76B - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Olive
#808000 - Yellow
#FFFF00 - Sage
#B2AC88 - Mustard
#FFDB58 - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Brass
#B5A642
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Goldenrod?
The HEX code for Pale Goldenrod is #EEE8AA.
What is the RGB value of Pale Goldenrod?
Pale Goldenrod has an RGB value of 238, 232, 170 (rgb(238, 232, 170)). In HSL it is 55°, 67%, 80%.
What text color should I use on Pale Goldenrod?
Use black text on Pale Goldenrod. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 and black text has 16.76:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Goldenrod?
The complementary color of Pale Goldenrod is #AAB0EE. Analogous colors #EEC6AA and #D2EEAA also pair well.