Pale Goldenrod Color (#EEE8AA)
Pale Goldenrod is a CSS named color defined as hex code #EEE8AA. Pale Goldenrod is a pale, soft yellow with a slightly muted quality, between light yellow and khaki.
Color Overview & Formats
palegoldenrodLuminance: 0.7879| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EEE8AA | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(238, 232, 170) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(55, 67%, 80%) | Hue (55°), Saturation (67%), Lightness (80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(55, 29%, 93%) | Hue, Saturation (29%), Value/Brightness (93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 7%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.921 0.080 103.2) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #EEE8AA; /* or palegoldenrod */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #EEE8AA, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Pale Goldenrod reaches 16.76:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Pale Goldenrod?
These 6 colors all go well with Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Pale Goldenrod: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Pale Goldenrod (HSL 55°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (55° to 235°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (25° and 85°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (175° and 295°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 16.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.25:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 12.31:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 4.58:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Pale Goldenrod Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#EEE8AA)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
palegoldenrod = #eee8aa (rgb(238, 232, 170))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for backgrounds, cards, vintage paper effects and warm, gentle layouts. On Pale Goldenrod, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (16.76:1); white text fails even for large text (1.25:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Pale Goldenrod?
Yes. Black text on Pale Goldenrod has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 16.76:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Pale Goldenrod?
No. White text on Pale Goldenrod has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.25:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Pale Goldenrod?
Black, Dark Slate Gray, Navy, Saddle Brown, Dark Olive Green and Maroon all go well with Pale Goldenrod. Black (16.76:1), Dark Slate Gray (7.12:1), Navy (12.78:1), Saddle Brown (5.66:1), Dark Olive Green (4.75:1) and Maroon (8.74:1) have enough contrast for text on Pale Goldenrod.
Is pale goldenrod the same as goldenrod?
No. Goldenrod (#DAA520) is a saturated orange-gold with a hue of 43°, while Pale Goldenrod (#EEE8AA) is a pale yellow with a hue of 55°.