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Palegoldenrod Color — #EEE8AA

Complete color reference for #EEE8AA: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#EEE8AA
RGBrgb(238, 232, 170)
HSLhsl(55, 67%, 80%)
HSVhsv(55, 29%, 93%)
CMYKC:0% M:3% Y:29% K:7%
CSS Colorpalegoldenrod
Decimal15657130
Luminance0.7879

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#EEE8AA on White
Ratio: 1.25:1 — Fail
#EEE8AA on Black
Ratio: 16.76:1 — AAA
White on #EEE8AA
Ratio: 1.25:1 — Fail
Black on #EEE8AA
Ratio: 16.76:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FEFEFB
100#FCFCF2
200#FAF8E6
300#F7F5D9
400#F4F0C8
500#EEE8AA
600#BEBA88
700#8F8B66
800#5F5D44
900#3C3A2B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #EEE8AA?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(238, 232, 170). The red channel is 238, green is 232, and blue is 170 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #EEE8AA?

The HSL value is hsl(55, 67%, 80%). Hue is 55°, saturation is 67%, and lightness is 80%.

Does #EEE8AA meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #EEE8AA achieves a 1.25:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 16.76:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #EEE8AA?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #EEE8AA is #AAB0EE.