Palest Soft Gold is a very light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F5F2D6, which equals rgb(245, 242, 214) in RGB and hsl(54, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M1 Y13 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F5F2D6 - RGB
245, 242, 214 - HSL
54°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
0, 1, 13, 4 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest 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. 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 18.55:1. Its complementary color is #D6D9F5.
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Palest Soft Gold color codes
| HEX | #F5F2D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 242, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 54°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 0%, 1%, 13%, 4% |
| Decimal | 16118486 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFDF8 - 100
#FCFBF1 - 200
#FAF9EB - 300
#F8F6E4 - 400
#F7F4DD - 500
#F5F2D6 - 600
#CCCAB2 - 700
#A3A18F - 800
#7B796B - 900
#525147 - 950
#292824
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Gold
- Complementary
#D6D9F5≈ Palest Soft Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#F5E2D6≈ Palest Soft Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#E9F5D6≈ Palest Soft Apple - Triadic +120°
#D6F5F2≈ Palest Soft Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#F2D6F5≈ Palest Soft Purple - Split 150°
#D6E9F5≈ Palest Soft Capri - Split 210°
#E2D6F5≈ Palest Soft Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Gold | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Gold | Aa | 18.55:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Gold
background-color: #F5F2D6;color: #F5F2D6;background-color: rgb(245, 242, 214);background-color: hsl(54, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-gold: #F5F2D6; }class="bg-[#F5F2D6]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Gold
- Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Palest Soft Citron
#F2F5D6 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6 - Palest Soft Amber
#F5ECD6 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Soft Gold
#AB9F2B - Soft Gold
#CCBD33 - Medium Light Soft Gold
#D4C754 - Light Soft Gold
#DCD274 - Pale Soft Gold
#E4DD95 - Very Pale Soft Gold
#EDE7B6 - Darkest Muted Gold
#24220F - Very Dark Muted Gold
#403D1C - Dark Muted Gold
#5D5828 - Deep Muted Gold
#797234 - Medium Dark Muted Gold
#968D40
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Gold?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Gold is #F5F2D6.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Gold?
Palest Soft Gold has an RGB value of 245, 242, 214 (rgb(245, 242, 214)). In HSL it is 54°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Gold?
Use black text on Palest Soft Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and black text has 18.55:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Gold?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Gold is #D6D9F5. Analogous colors #F5E2D6 and #E9F5D6 also pair well.