Pale Goldenrod color: hex code #EEE8AA
Pale Goldenrod has the hex code #EEE8AA. It is a light, moderate yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 91% green and 66.7% blue (238, 232, 170).
Its hue angle is 55°, with 67% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 3% magenta, 29% yellow and 7% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword palegoldenrod.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.76:1).
Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA) color codes
| HEX | #EEE8AA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 232, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 91%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 67%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 29%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(91.14, -7.35, 30.97) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(91.14, 31.83, 103.35) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.373, 78.794, 49.471) | |
| Decimal | 15657130 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pale Goldenrod, 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 #EEE8AA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #EEE8AA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.76:1 | 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 #EEE8AA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f3e4a6Protanopia
no red cones#f5e7acDeuteranopia
no green cones#f8e0d8Tritanopia
no blue cones#e6e6e6Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #eee8aa; }
.text { color: #eee8aa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #eee8aa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 232 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #eee8aa, #d2eeaa); }Similar colors
#f5edb2Sunbeam#f9f2b3Casino Lights#f6edb6Veiled Treasure#eeeeaaPollen#eae9b4Steamy Dumpling#f6f1a9Sailor Moonlight#f1efa6Pale Canary#f3e5abVanilla
See #EEE8AA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EEE8AA?
- #EEE8AA is a light, moderate yellow known as Pale Goldenrod. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pale Goldenrod?
- The RGB value is 238, 232, 170: 238 red, 232 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pale Goldenrod?
- The complementary color is #AAB0EE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EEE8AA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.76:1 and white text 1.25:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.