Light Goldenrod Yellow hex code
The hex code for light goldenrod yellow is #FAFAD2. In RGB that is rgb(250, 250, 210) and in HSL it is hsl(60, 80%, 90%).
The hex code for light goldenrod yellow is #FAFAD2. In RGB that is rgb(250, 250, 210) and in HSL it is hsl(60, 80%, 90%).
Light Goldenrod Yellow · #FAFAD2
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FAFAD2
- RGB
- rgb(250, 250, 210)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 80%, 90%)
- CMYK
- 0, 0, 16, 2
- CSS name
- lightgoldenrodyellow
- Contrast on white
- 1.07:1
- Contrast on black
- 19.67:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #fbfbdb
40% lighter · #fcfce4
60% lighter · #fdfded
80% lighter · #fefef6
20% darker · #c8c8a8
40% darker · #96967e
60% darker · #646454
80% darker · #32322a
Complementary colour
Light Goldenrod Yellow · #FAFAD2
Opposite on the colour wheel · #d1d1fa
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light goldenrod yellow?
The hex code for light goldenrod yellow is #FAFAD2. In RGB that is rgb(250, 250, 210) and in HSL it is hsl(60, 80%, 90%).
Can I use light goldenrod yellow for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.07:1 on white and 19.67:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with light goldenrod yellow?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #D1D1FA. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of light goldenrod yellow instead.
Is light goldenrod yellow a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword lightgoldenrodyellow, so color: lightgoldenrodyellow and color: #FAFAD2 render exactly the same.