Light Goldenrod Yellow color: hex code #FAFAD2
Light Goldenrod Yellow has the hex code #FAFAD2. It is a very light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98% red, 98% green and 82.4% blue (250, 250, 210).
Its hue angle is 60°, with 80% saturation and 90% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 0% magenta, 16% yellow and 2% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword lightgoldenrodyellow.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 19.67:1).
Light Goldenrod Yellow (#FAFAD2) color codes
| HEX | #FAFAD2 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 250, 210) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98%, 98%, 82.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(60, 80%, 90%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(60, 16%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(97.37, -6.48, 19.24) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(97.37, 20.3, 108.62) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(85.242, 93.349, 74.488) | |
| Decimal | 16448210 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Light Goldenrod Yellow, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FAFAD2 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 19.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FAFAD2 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 19.67:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FAFAD2 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#fff6d0Protanopia
no red cones#fff8d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#fff5efTritanopia
no blue cones#f7f7f7Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fafad2; }
.text { color: #fafad2; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fafad2; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(250 250 210 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fafad2, #e6fad2); }Similar colors
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See #FAFAD2 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FAFAD2?
- #FAFAD2 is a very light, moderate yellow known as Light Goldenrod Yellow. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Light Goldenrod Yellow?
- The RGB value is 250, 250, 210: 250 red, 250 green and 210 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Light Goldenrod Yellow?
- The complementary color is #D2D2FA, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FAFAD2?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 19.67:1 and white text 1.07:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.