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Light Goldenrod Yellow Color


Color Name: Light Goldenrod Yellow
Hex Color Code: #FAFAD2
RGB Color Code: RGB(250, 250, 210)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 16.0%, 2.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow






What color is Light Goldenrod Yellow?

Light Goldenrod Yellow color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Light Goldenrod Yellow is #FAFAD2, and the RGB color code is RGB(250, 250, 210).

In the RGB color model, Light Goldenrod Yellow has a red value of 250, a green value of 250, and a blue value of 210. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 16.0% yellow, and 2.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 80.0 % saturation, and 90.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Light Goldenrod Yellow has a hue of 60° (degrees), 16.0 % saturation and 98.0 % brightness/value.



Light Goldenrod Yellow is cool or warm?

The color Light Goldenrod Yellow is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Light Goldenrod Yellow? (For interior and product design)

Light Goldenrod Yellow has an LRV of nearly 93. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Light Goldenrod Yellow

Light Color


Compare LRV 93 of Light Goldenrod Yellow with dark and light Color





Is Light Goldenrod Yellow Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Light Goldenrod Yellow meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Light Goldenrod Yellow color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(250, 250, 210)
Red
250 (98.0%)
Green
250 (98.0%)
Blue
210 (82.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
16.00%
Key
1.96%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 80.0 %, 90.2 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
80.00 %.
Lightness
90.20 %.

RYB

RYB(2, 44, 3)
Red
2 (0.8%)
Yellow
44 (17.4%)
Blue
3 (1.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
16.00 %.
Brightness / Value
98.04 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 82.35 %

B: 1.96 %

XYZ

X : 85.24

Y : 93.35

Z : 74.5

YXY

Y1 : 93.35

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 1.96%

M : 1.96%

Y : 17.65%


LRV

~ 93.3 %

Munsell Color System

3.8GY 9.6/3.1

CIE-Lab

L : 97.37

A : -6.48

B : 19.23

CIE-Lch

L : 97.37

C : 20.29

H : 108.62

CIE-Luv

L : 97.37

U : 2.13

V : 29.45

Hunter-Lab

L : 96.62

A : -11.59

B : 21.92






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Light Goldenrod Yellow


Here are the colors similar to Light Goldenrod Yellow . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#FFFDD0
Cream
ΔE - 1.55 (98.5% similar)
#FFFACD
Lemon Chiffon
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#FFFFE0
Light yellow
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Pantone PMS


#EEEEC8
PANTONE 9020 C
ΔE - 2.51 (97.5% similar)
#F2EECA
PANTONE 9140 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#F2EDC0
PANTONE 9141 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#E7EDC8
PANTONE 9600 C
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to RAL Classic


#FFFDE6
RAL 9012 Clean Room White
ΔE - 5.39 (94.6% similar)


British Standard 4800


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)





Paint similar to Light Goldenrod Yellow


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Light Goldenrod Yellow . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Dunn-Edwards


#FFFED7
Poetic Yellow (DE 5393)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#FFFED8
Lit (DE 5337)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#FFFCD3
Creamed Butter (DE 5344)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#FFFED9
Sun City (DE 5414)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Benjamin Moore


#F1F3CA
Lime Ricky (393)
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#F3F5C5
Summer Lime (2026-60)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#F2F2C3
Light Daffodil (2027-60)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#FAF4C8
Lemonade (2024-60)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to PPG Paints


#EDEEC5
Oh Dahling (PPG1218-1)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#EDEFCB
Passionate Pause (PPG1220-2)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)
#F2EFCD
Blonde Beauty (PPG1213-2)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#F4EFC3
Banana Pudding (PPG1212-2)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)





Behr


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Behr


#F6F3D3
Admiration (P340-1)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#FBF4D1
Effervescent (P310-1)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#ECEBC9
Iced Green Apple (P360-2)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#F9F2D1
Flashpoint (P320-1)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Valspar


#EDEDCD
Whipped Mint (6006-7A)
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#E7EBC7
Apple Slice (6006-9A)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#ECEBCC
Meadow Morn (8002-27A)
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#EDE8C1
Beacon (8001-26A)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Light Goldenrod Yellow color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Light Goldenrod Yellow to Sherwin Williams


#F2EAC3
Pineapple Cream (SW 1668)
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#F3EAC6
Daybreak (SW 6700)
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)
#E9E5B3
Springtime (SW 6708)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#F3E8C2
Lily (SW 6693)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Light Goldenrod Yellow - #FAFAD2 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FAFAD2
Light Goldenrod Yellow

D2D2FA
Lavender Blue*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Light Goldenrod Yellow - #FAFAD2?

Color that best contrast with Light Goldenrod Yellow - #FAFAD2 is #D2D2FA, color name is Lavender Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Light Goldenrod Yellow - #FAFAD2?

Complementary or Opposite color for Light Goldenrod Yellow - #FAFAD2 is #D2D2FA, color name is Lavender Blue*.






Example Color Images and Mockup


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