Light Goldenrod Yellow

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Information about Light Goldenrod Yellow color

#FAFAD2 - Light Goldenrod Yellow color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #FAFAD2 ("Light Goldenrod Yellow") belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Luminous brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(250, 250, 210) — 98% red, 98% green, 82.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 0 / 16 / 2. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#FAFAD2 is a strongly colored sunny yellow that is nearly as bright as white. In practice it works well for minimalist layouts, soft backgrounds and pastel palettes. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Citrine White (#FAF7D6). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Corn Field (#F8FACD) and Baja White (#FFF8D1).

The recipe behind #FAFAD2 is rgb(250, 250, 210), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #FAFAD2: 19.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.1:1 for white. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Light Goldenrod Yellow" in the Register.

Light Goldenrod Yellow color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Light Goldenrod Yellow color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.

Light Goldenrod Yellow

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White

Light Goldenrod Yellow color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.

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Black

Light Goldenrod Yellow color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.

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Grey

Light Goldenrod Yellow color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.

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Light Goldenrod Yellow color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

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Alternatives to Light Goldenrod Yellow color

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Nearest named colors to Light Goldenrod Yellow

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Citrine White

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Corn Field

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Pale

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Baja White

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Soft Blonde

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Pastel Blond

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Cream

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Cumulus

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Lemon Chiffon

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China Ivory

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Warm Light

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White Nectar

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Light Goldenrod Yellow color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#FAFAD2 - Light Goldenrod Yellow color image

Light Goldenrod Yellow color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

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Light Goldenrod Yellow color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

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Light Goldenrod Yellow color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)

#FAFAD2 - Light Goldenrod Yellow color image

Light Goldenrod Yellow color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

HEX#FAFAD2
RGB250, 250, 210
CMYK0, 0, 16, 2

HSL60°, 80%, 90%
HSL Precise60°, 80%, 90.196%
HSV60°, 16%, 98%
HSB60°, 16%, 98%

HEX IDFAFAD2
DECIMAL ID16448210
Name Length22

Color Family (Hue)Yellow
Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
Lightness FamilyLuminous

Percentage of Red in RGB98%
Percentage of Green in RGB98%
Percentage of Blue in RGB82.4%

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