Goldfinch
Also known as: Flame Seal , Vanilla Pudding , Marigold Yellow , Fuzzy Duckling
A vivid yellow with a sunny and uplifting character, Goldfinch works well for cheerful branding and kids' apps. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.27:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Goldfinch color codes
- HEX
- #F8E462
- RGB
- rgb(248, 228, 98)
- RGBA
- rgba(248, 228, 98, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(52, 91%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(52, 60%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 60%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(90.4 -4.0 64.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.1% 0.150 100.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: khaki #F0E68C · ΔE 5.9
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 3.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Goldfinch works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Goldfinch
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Goldfinch by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.29:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.27:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Goldfinch background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Goldfinch
Goldfinch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Goldfinch
Goldfinch triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Flame Seal #F4E25A · ΔE 1.0
- Minions #F3DD51 · ΔE 1.9
- Pollination #EEDD66 · ΔE 2.2
- Corn #FBEC5D · ΔE 2.3
- Limon #F7EB73 · ΔE 2.7
- Yellowish #FAEE66 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Goldfinch is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Goldfinch FAQs
What color is Goldfinch?
Goldfinch is a medium yellow with the hex code #F8E462. In HSL terms it has a hue of 52°, 91% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Goldfinch?
The hex code for Goldfinch is #F8E462. In RGB it's rgb(248, 228, 98), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 60%, 3%).
What colors go well with Goldfinch?
Goldfinch pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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