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PaleGoldenrod#EEE8AA HEX Color

#EEE8AArgb(238, 232, 170)
#EEE8AA color swatch

About PaleGoldenrod

PaleGoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is a warm, light, vivid yellow tone with a hue of 55°, saturation of 67% and lightness of 80%. It works well for highlights and friendly designs and conveys a cheerful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, while on black it reaches 16.76:1 — so prefer black text when using #EEE8AA as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#EEE8AA
RGBrgb(238, 232, 170)
HSLhsl(55°, 67%, 80%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 7%)
CIELABLab(91.1, -7.3, 31)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
1.25:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largefails
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails
On black
16.76:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalpasses
AAA Largepasses

Recommendation: when using #EEE8AA as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

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Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #EEE8AA;
color: #EEE8AA;
border: 2px solid #EEE8AA;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE8AA, #aab0ee);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #eee8aa;
  --color-primary-rgb: 238, 232, 170;
  --color-primary-hsl: 55, 67%, 80%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #EEE8AA?

Color #EEE8AA is commonly known as PaleGoldenrod. It is a warm, light, vivid yellow tone.

Is #EEE8AA a warm or cool color?

PaleGoldenrod (#EEE8AA) is a warm color. With a hue of 55°, it falls in the yellow family.

What colors go well with #EEE8AA?

Colors that pair well with PaleGoldenrod (#EEE8AA) include its complementary color (#AAB0EE), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous yellow tones for harmonious palettes.