Color swatch image showing Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) with RGB(238,232,170) values

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) Color Information

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) RGB value is (238, 232, 170). The hex color red value is 238, green is 232, and blue is 170. Its HSL format shows a hue of 55°, saturation of 67 percent, and lightness of 80 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 29 percent, 7 percent.

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Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) Color Meaning

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) denotes diffused illumination, intellectual softness, and cautious optimism. This pale yellow suggests filtered sunlight. Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) stimulates mind gently. Psychologically, Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) promotes clear thought hopefully. It feels vintage fresh. Culturally, cornerstone of web design. Spiritually, Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) suggests gentle wisdom.

Color Conversion

Convert Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#EEE8AA
RGB
rgb(238, 232, 170)
HSL
hsl(55°, 67%, 80%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 7%)
HSV
hsv(55°, 29%, 93%)
XYZ
71.3722 78.7926 49.4770
Yxy
78.7926 0.3575 0.3947
Hunter Lab
88.7652 -2.9031 9.5014
CIE-Lab
91.1404 -7.3472 30.9644

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red238 / 255 (93%)
93%
Green232 / 255 (91%)
91%
Blue170 / 255 (67%)
67%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Key (Black)7 / 100 (7%)

Color Variations

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#EEE8AA

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #EEE8AA appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA)

protanopia

#ebebb9

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #EEE8AA;

Text Color

color: #EEE8AA;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #EEE8AA;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #EEE8AA40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #EEE8AA;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EEE8AA 0%, #c4b627 100%);

Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Palegoldenrod (#EEE8AA) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.