Pale Soft Gold is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E4DD95, which equals rgb(228, 221, 149) in RGB and hsl(55, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M3 Y35 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E4DD95 - RGB
228, 221, 149 - HSL
55°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
0, 3, 35, 11 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft 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. 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 15.08:1. Its complementary color is #969CE4.
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Pale Soft Gold color codes
| HEX | #E4DD95 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 221, 149) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 55°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 0%, 3%, 35%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14998933 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBF9ED - 100
#F6F4DC - 200
#F2EECA - 300
#EDE8B8 - 400
#E9E3A7 - 500
#E4DD95 - 600
#BEB87C - 700
#989363 - 800
#726F4B - 900
#4C4A32 - 950
#262519
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Gold
- Complementary
#969CE4≈ Pale Soft Royal - Analogous −30°
#E4B696≈ Pale Soft Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#C3E496≈ Pale Soft Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#96E4DD≈ Pale Soft Teal - Triadic +240°
#DD96E4≈ Pale Soft Orchid - Split 150°
#96C3E4≈ Pale Soft Azure - Split 210°
#B696E4≈ Pale Soft Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Gold | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Gold | Aa | 15.08:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Gold
background-color: #E4DD95;color: #E4DD95;background-color: rgb(228, 221, 149);background-color: hsl(55, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-gold: #E4DD95; }class="bg-[#E4DD95]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Gold
- Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Pale Soft Citron
#DDE495 - Pale Soft Lime
#D5E495 - Khaki
#F0E68C - Pale Bright Marigold
#F2DD88 - Pale Muted Yellow
#D7D7A2 - Pale Soft Amber
#E4CD95 - Pale Bright Gold
#F2E788 - Pale Muted Gold
#D7D2A2 - Pale Bright Amber
#F2D288 - Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2
More yellow shades
- Dark Soft Gold
#6A621B - Deep Soft Gold
#8B8023 - Medium Dark Soft Gold
#AB9F2B - Soft Gold
#CCBD33 - Medium Light Soft Gold
#D4C754 - Light Soft Gold
#DCD274 - Very Pale Soft Gold
#EDE7B6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6 - Darkest Muted Gold
#24220F - Very Dark Muted Gold
#403D1C - Dark Muted Gold
#5D5828
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Gold?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Gold is #E4DD95.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Gold?
Pale Soft Gold has an RGB value of 228, 221, 149 (rgb(228, 221, 149)). In HSL it is 55°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Gold?
Use black text on Pale Soft Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 and black text has 15.08:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Gold?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Gold is #969CE4. Analogous colors #E4B696 and #C3E496 also pair well.