Goldfinch
Also known as: Flame Seal, Vanilla Pudding, Marigold Yellow, Fuzzy Duckling
A vivid yellow with a sunny and uplifting character, Goldfinch works beautifully 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Goldfinch
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.27:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Goldfinch background: #000000
Palettes featuring Goldfinch
Goldfinch with its complement
Soft neighbors of Goldfinch
Goldfinch triad
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.
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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