CSS named color
PaleGoldenrod #EEE8AA
PaleGoldenrod is a light yellow with the hex code #EEE8AA, which converts to rgb(238, 232, 170). Open #EEE8AA in the converter to tweak it.
PaleGoldenrod color values
| HEX | #EEE8AA |
|---|---|
| HEX (shorthand) | — |
| RGB | rgb(238, 232, 170) |
| RGBA | rgba(238, 232, 170, 1) |
| 8-digit HEX | #EEE8AAFF |
| HSL | hsl(55, 67%, 80%) |
| HSV / HSB | 55°, 29%, 93% |
| CMYK | 0%, 3%, 29%, 7% |
| RGB 0–1 | 0.933, 0.91, 0.667 |
| Decimal | 15657130 |
| CSS keyword | palegoldenrod |
How #EEE8AA converts to RGB
Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: EE → 238, E8 → 232, AA → 170. That gives rgb(238, 232, 170). The step-by-step guide explains the math.
Shades of PaleGoldenrod
Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.
Tints of PaleGoldenrod
Mixed toward white in 10% steps.
Color harmonies
Hue rotations of PaleGoldenrod on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.
Complementary
Analogous
Split-complementary
Triadic
Tetradic (square)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text | Background | Ratio | WCAG 2.x |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | PaleGoldenrod | 1.25:1 | Fail |
| Black | PaleGoldenrod | 16.75:1 | AAA |
Use black text on a palegoldenrod background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.
Use PaleGoldenrod in CSS
.element {
color: palegoldenrod; /* keyword */
background-color: #EEE8AA; /* hex */
border-color: rgb(238 232 170 / 50%); /* 50% transparent */
}Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #EEE8AA80 is PaleGoldenrod at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.
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FAQ
What is the HEX code for PaleGoldenrod?
The CSS named color palegoldenrod is #EEE8AA in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: palegoldenrod; or color: #EEE8AA; — both produce the same pixel.
What is PaleGoldenrod in RGB?
PaleGoldenrod is rgb(238, 232, 170): red 238, green 232, blue 170 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.933, 0.91, 0.667).
Is white or black text more readable on PaleGoldenrod?
Black text is more readable. White on #EEE8AA has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (Fail), black on #EEE8AA has 16.75:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.