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LightGoldenrodYellow#FAFAD2 HEX Color

#FAFAD2rgb(250, 250, 210)
#FAFAD2 color swatch

About LightGoldenrodYellow

LightGoldenrodYellow (#FAFAD2) is a cool, light, vivid yellow tone with a hue of 60°, saturation of 80% and lightness of 90%. It works well for highlights and friendly designs and conveys a cheerful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.07:1, while on black it reaches 19.67:1 — so prefer black text when using #FAFAD2 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FAFAD2
RGBrgb(250, 250, 210)
HSLhsl(60°, 80%, 90%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 0%, 16%, 2%)
CIELABLab(97.4, -6.5, 19.2)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white
1.07:1
AA Normalfails
AA Largefails
AAA Normalfails
AAA Largefails
On black
19.67:1
AA Normalpasses
AA Largepasses
AAA Normalpasses
AAA Largepasses

Recommendation: when using #FAFAD2 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

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Tints & Shades

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FAFAD2;
color: #FAFAD2;
border: 2px solid #FAFAD2;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAFAD2, #d2d2fa);

Code Export

css
:root {
  --color-primary: #fafad2;
  --color-primary-rgb: 250, 250, 210;
  --color-primary-hsl: 60, 80%, 90%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FAFAD2?

Color #FAFAD2 is commonly known as LightGoldenrodYellow. It is a cool, light, vivid yellow tone.

Is #FAFAD2 a warm or cool color?

LightGoldenrodYellow (#FAFAD2) is a cool color. With a hue of 60°, it falls in the yellow family.

What colors go well with #FAFAD2?

Colors that pair well with LightGoldenrodYellow (#FAFAD2) include its complementary color (#D2D2FA), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous yellow tones for harmonious palettes.