Palegoldenrod colour (#EEE8AA)
Palegoldenrod is light a yellow with hex code #EEE8AA, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 238, 232, 170; in HSL 55°, 67%, 80%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Palegoldenrod 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.
Palegoldenrod in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #EEE8AA |
| RGB | rgb(238, 232, 170) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.933, 0.910, 0.667 |
| HSL | hsl(55, 67%, 80%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 3%, 29%, 7% |
| CSS | color: palegoldenrod; |
Shades and tints of Palegoldenrod
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f7f4d4 | #eee8aa | #e6dd7f | #ddd255 | #d5c72a | #aa9f22 | #807719 | #554f11 | #2b2808 |
Colours that go with Palegoldenrod
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #aab0ee | |
| Triadic | #aaeee8 | #e8aaee |
| Analogous | #d2eeaa | #eec6aa |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| wheat | #f5deb3 | very close |
| navajowhite | #ffdead | very close |
| moccasin | #ffe4b5 | very close |
| peachpuff | #ffdab9 | very close |
| khaki | #f0e68c | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Palegoldenrod against white is 1.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 16.76:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Palegoldenrod background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Palegoldenrod?
#EEE8AA.
What is Palegoldenrod in RGB?
rgb(238, 232, 170).
What colour is complementary to Palegoldenrod?
#aab0ee, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.