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Pale Goldenrod#EEE8AA

Pale Goldenrod color code is #EEE8AA. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with pale goldenrod.

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Pale Goldenrod Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Pale Goldenrod is 0.7879. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.25:1 against white and 16.76:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Pale Goldenrod on white1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Pale Goldenrod on black16.76:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Pale Goldenrod1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Pale Goldenrod16.76:1AAA

Pale Goldenrod — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Pale Goldenrod?+
The hex code for Pale Goldenrod is #EEE8AA. In RGB it's rgb(238, 232, 170), and in HSL it's hsl(55, 67%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of Pale Goldenrod?+
Pale Goldenrod in RGB is (238, 232, 170). Written in CSS: rgb(238, 232, 170).
What is the CMYK value of Pale Goldenrod?+
Pale Goldenrod converts to CMYK(0%, 3%, 29%, 7%) for print. Hex equivalent is #EEE8AA.
Is pale goldenrod a warm or cool color?+
Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 55° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does pale goldenrod belong to?+
Pale Goldenrod belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 55°, 67%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is pale goldenrod accessible for body text on a white background?+
Pale Goldenrod on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.25:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for pale goldenrod?+
The nearest Pantone match for Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA) is 596 C Pantone 596 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Pale Goldenrod in design

Practical guidance for using pale goldenrod (#EEE8AA) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Pale Goldenrod flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — pale goldenrod can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Pale Goldenrod works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.