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%).

What RGB values make Pale Goldenrod?

Pale Goldenrod is 238 red, 232 green, and 170 blue, written as rgb(238, 232, 170).

Pale Goldenrod scores 1.25:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: palegoldenrod directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #EEE8AA.

#EEE8AA

Pale Goldenrod is a yellow tone at #EEE8AA. It sits at 55 degrees on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 80% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Pale Goldenrod with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FCFAEE

Tint 60%

#F8F6DD

Tint 40%

#F5F1CC

Tint 20%

#F1EDBB

Base

#EEE8AA

Shade 20%

#BEBA88

Shade 40%

#8F8B66

Shade 60%

#5F5D44

Shade 80%

#302E22

On white

Sample text

1.25:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

16.76:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Pale Goldenrod?: Pale Goldenrod is 238 red, 232 green, and 170 blue, written as rgb(238, 232, 170).
Is Pale Goldenrod readable as text on a white background?: Pale Goldenrod scores 1.25:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Pale Goldenrod a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: palegoldenrod directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #EEE8AA.