# Pale Goldenrod Color (#EEE8AA)

> Pale Goldenrod is a CSS named color defined as hex code #EEE8AA.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/pale-goldenrod/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `palegoldenrod`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #EEE8AA
- **RGB**: rgb(238, 232, 170)
- **HSL**: hsl(55, 67%, 80%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(55, 29%, 93%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 7%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.921 0.080 103.2)

## What Colors Go With Pale Goldenrod
Contrast is each color on Pale Goldenrod (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 16.76:1, text-safe. Sharp, readable text on pale goldenrod.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 7.12:1, text-safe. A dark neutral for body text.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 12.78:1, text-safe. A deep blue for strong, readable text.
- **Saddle Brown (#8B4513)**: 5.66:1, text-safe. A warm brown for vintage, paper-like palettes.
- **Dark Olive Green (#556B2F)**: 4.75:1, text-safe. A tonal green for natural, earthy themes.
- **Maroon (#800000)**: 8.74:1, text-safe. A deep red for warm, readable accents.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Pale Goldenrod**: 16.76:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Pale Goldenrod**: 1.25:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Pale Goldenrod**: 12.31:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Pale Goldenrod**: 4.58:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)

## 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°.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/pale-goldenrod-1920x1080.png