Lightgoldenrodyellow colour (#FAFAD2)
Lightgoldenrodyellow is very light a yellow with hex code #FAFAD2, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 250, 250, 210; in HSL 60°, 80%, 90%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Lightgoldenrodyellow colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Lightgoldenrodyellow in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FAFAD2 |
| RGB | rgb(250, 250, 210) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.980, 0.980, 0.824 |
| HSL | hsl(60, 80%, 90%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 0%, 16%, 2% |
| CSS | color: lightgoldenrodyellow; |
Shades and tints of Lightgoldenrodyellow
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fafad1 | #f5f5a3 | #f0f075 | #ebeb47 | #e6e619 | #b8b814 | #8a8a0f | #5c5c0a | #2e2e05 |
Colours that go with Lightgoldenrodyellow
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #d1d1fa | |
| Triadic | #d1fafa | #fad1fa |
| Analogous | #e6fad1 | #fae6d1 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| lemonchiffon | #fffacd | very close |
| cornsilk | #fff8dc | very close |
| beige | #f5f5dc | very close |
| papayawhip | #ffefd5 | very close |
| lightyellow | #ffffe0 | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Lightgoldenrodyellow against white is 1.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 19.67:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Lightgoldenrodyellow background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Lightgoldenrodyellow?
#FAFAD2.
What is Lightgoldenrodyellow in RGB?
rgb(250, 250, 210).
What colour is complementary to Lightgoldenrodyellow?
#d1d1fa, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.