PaleGoldenrod

PaleGoldenrod is a named color commonly used in web design. It represents a pale yellow shade and is one of the CSS named colors derived from the X11 color set. Its standard values are typically given as hex code #EEE8AA, RGB 238, 232, 170, and an approximate HSL representation of around 54 degrees hue, 66% saturation, and 80% lightness.

In CSS and HTML, PaleGoldenrod is defined as part of the web color vocabulary and is supported by modern browsers. Designers use it to convey warm, soft tones in backgrounds, illustrations, and user interface accents. As a pale alternative to deeper yellows, it can create a light, airy aesthetic when paired with appropriate text and contrasting elements.

The color is named to evoke the pale flowers of the goldenrod plant, though in digital design it is treated as a static color value rather than a botanical descriptor. PaleGoldenrod sits between goldenrod, which is more saturated, and LightGoldenrodYellow, which is noticeably lighter. It is one of several yellows in the CSS palette that offer varied levels of warmth and brightness for accessible color choices.

For accessibility, PaleGoldenrod on light backgrounds generally requires dark text or sufficient contrast to ensure readability. Designers often test contrast ratios to meet accessibility guidelines, adjusting foreground colors or pairing with darker neutrals to maintain legibility.