Pale Goldenrod hex code
The hex code for pale goldenrod is #EEE8AA. In RGB that is rgb(238, 232, 170) and in HSL it is hsl(55, 67%, 80%).
The hex code for pale goldenrod is #EEE8AA. In RGB that is rgb(238, 232, 170) and in HSL it is hsl(55, 67%, 80%).
Pale Goldenrod · #EEE8AA
Colour codes
- HEX
- #EEE8AA
- RGB
- rgb(238, 232, 170)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 67%, 80%)
- CMYK
- 0, 3, 29, 7
- CSS name
- palegoldenrod
- Contrast on white
- 1.25:1
- Contrast on black
- 16.76:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #f1edbb
40% lighter · #f5f1cc
60% lighter · #f8f6dd
80% lighter · #fcfaee
20% darker · #beba88
40% darker · #8f8b66
60% darker · #5f5d44
80% darker · #302e22
Complementary colour
Pale Goldenrod · #EEE8AA
Opposite on the colour wheel · #aab0ee
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for pale goldenrod?
The hex code for pale goldenrod is #EEE8AA. In RGB that is rgb(238, 232, 170) and in HSL it is hsl(55, 67%, 80%).
Can I use pale goldenrod for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 on white and 16.76:1 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 pale goldenrod?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #AAB0EE. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of pale goldenrod instead.
Is pale goldenrod a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword palegoldenrod, so color: palegoldenrod and color: #EEE8AA render exactly the same.