Lightgoldenrod1
lightgoldenrod1 · #FFEC8B
HEX
#FFEC8B
RGB
rgb(255, 236, 139)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 45%, 0%)
HSL
hsl(50, 100%, 77%)
LAB
lab(93.1, -6.2, 49.1)
What is Lightgoldenrod1?
Lightgoldenrod1 is the lightgoldenrod1 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #FFEC8B (rgb 255, 236, 139). It sits in the yellow family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Lightgoldenrod1 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Lightgoldenrod1
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Lightgoldenrod1 (#FFEC8B). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FFFDF6
#FFFDF6
100
#FFFCEC
#FFFCEC
200
#FFF9DA
#FFF9DA
300
#FFF6C5
#FFF6C5
400
#FFF1A8
#FFF1A8
500
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
600
#D9C976
#D9C976
700
#A6995A
#A6995A
800
#736A3F
#736A3F
900
#403B23
#403B23
950
#1F1C11
#1F1C11
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#FFEFA4
30%
#FFF2B8
45%
#FFF5CA
60%
#FFF8DA
75%
#FFFAE9
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#EDDC81
30%
#DAC976
45%
#C4B569
60%
#AA9D5A
75%
#897E48
Color harmonies for Lightgoldenrod1
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Lightgoldenrod1. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
#8A9DFF
#8A9DFF
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
#8AFFEB
#8AFFEB
#EB8AFF
#EB8AFF
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#FFB18A
#FFB18A
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
#D8FF8A
#D8FF8A
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
#8AD8FF
#8AD8FF
#B18AFF
#B18AFF
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
#9DFF8A
#9DFF8A
#8A9DFF
#8A9DFF
#EB8AFF
#EB8AFF
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#FFEC8B
#FFEC8B
#8AFFB1
#8AFFB1
#8A9DFF
#8A9DFF
#FF8AD8
#FF8AD8
Lightgoldenrod1 in every color space
Full conversion of Lightgoldenrod1 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#FFEC8B
RGB
rgb(255, 236, 139)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 7%, 45%, 0%)
HSL
hsl(50, 100%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(50, 45%, 100%)
HWB
hwb(50 55% 0%)
CIE Lab
lab(93.1 -6.2 49.1)
OKLCH
oklch(93.8% 0.120 98.5)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(75.90, 83.12, 36.47)
Copy-ready code for Lightgoldenrod1
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #FFEC8B;
background-color: #FFEC8B;CSS variable
:root {
--color-lightgoldenrod1: #FFEC8B;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'lightgoldenrod1': '#FFEC8B',
}Sass
$color-lightgoldenrod1: #FFEC8B;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 1.000, green: 0.925, blue: 0.545, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="lightgoldenrod1">#FFEC8B</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Lightgoldenrod1 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 1015
#E6D690
Light ivory
RAL 1014
#E1CC4F
Ivory
RAL 1017
#F5D033
Saffron yellow
RAL 1018
#F8F32B
Zinc yellow
RAL 1021
#F3DA0B
Rape yellow
RAL 1023
#FAD201
Traffic yellow
FAQ about Lightgoldenrod1
What is the HEX code for Lightgoldenrod1?
Lightgoldenrod1 (lightgoldenrod1) has the HEX code #FFEC8B. In RGB it is rgb(255, 236, 139), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 7%, 45%, 0%).
What is the OKLCH value of Lightgoldenrod1?
Lightgoldenrod1 converts to oklch(0.938 0.120 98.5). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Lightgoldenrod1 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Lightgoldenrod1 has a contrast ratio of 17.62:1 with black text and 1.19:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Lightgoldenrod1?
The closest Pantone reference to Lightgoldenrod1 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 100 C (#F4ED7C). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Lightgoldenrod1?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Lightgoldenrod1 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 1015 (Light ivory, #E6D690). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Lightgoldenrod1?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Lightgoldenrod1 is #8A9DFF. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.