Palest Gold is a very light, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFFACC, which equals rgb(255, 250, 204) in RGB and hsl(54, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M2 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFFACC - RGB
255, 250, 204 - HSL
54°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 2, 20, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest 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. 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 19.80:1. Its complementary color is #CCD1FF.
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Palest Gold color codes
| HEX | #FFFACC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 250, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 54°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 2%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16775884 |
Shades and tints of Palest Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFEF7 - 100
#FFFDEE - 200
#FFFDE6 - 300
#FFFCDD - 400
#FFFBD5 - 500
#FFFACC - 600
#D5D0AA - 700
#AAA788 - 800
#807D66 - 900
#555344 - 950
#2B2A22
Color harmonies for Palest Gold
- Complementary
#CCD1FF≈ Periwinkle - Analogous −30°
#FFE0CC≈ Palest Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#EBFFCC≈ Palest Apple - Triadic +120°
#CCFFFA≈ Palest Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#FACCFF≈ Palest Purple - Split 150°
#CCEBFF≈ Palest Capri - Split 210°
#E0CCFF≈ Palest Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Gold | Aa | 1.06:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Gold | Aa | 19.80:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Gold
background-color: #FFFACC;color: #FFFACC;background-color: rgb(255, 250, 204);background-color: hsl(54, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-gold: #FFFACC; }class="bg-[#FFFACC]"Colors similar to Palest Gold
- Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Cream
#FFFDD0 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Palest Yellow
#FFFFCC - Palest Bright Yellow
#FAFAD1 - Light Goldenrod Yellow
#FAFAD2 - Palest Citron
#FAFFCC - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Bright Citron
#F6FAD1 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Palest Lime
#F5FFCC - Palest Amber
#FFF0CC
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Pure Gold
#FFE500 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Light Gold
#FFEE52 - Pale Gold
#FFF27A - Very Pale Gold
#FFF6A3 - Darkest Bright Gold
#2E2A05 - Very Dark Bright Gold
#534B09 - Dark Bright Gold
#776D0D - Deep Bright Gold
#9C8E11 - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Gold?
The HEX code for Palest Gold is #FFFACC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Gold?
Palest Gold has an RGB value of 255, 250, 204 (rgb(255, 250, 204)). In HSL it is 54°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Gold?
Use black text on Palest Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.06:1 and black text has 19.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Gold?
The complementary color of Palest Gold is #CCD1FF. Analogous colors #FFE0CC and #EBFFCC also pair well.