Goldfinger
Also known as: Philippine Golden Yellow , Drippy Honey , Gold Ore , Pattypan
Goldfinger sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels cheerful and optimistic. Try it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.75:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Goldfinger color codes
- HEX
- #EEBB11
- RGB
- rgb(238, 187, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 187, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 87%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 93%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 93%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(78.9 9.5 78.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.5% 0.164 88.4)
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: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 6.4
- RAL 1021: Colza yellow #F6B600 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Goldfinger works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Goldfinger
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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 Goldfinger 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 1.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.75:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Goldfinger background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Goldfinger
Goldfinger with its complement
Soft neighbors of Goldfinger
Goldfinger triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Deli Yellow #E8B523 · ΔE 2.0
- Saffron #F4C430 · ΔE 2.4
- Fat Gold #E6BC00 · ΔE 2.5
- Marigold #FCC006 · ΔE 2.7
- Orangina #FEC615 · ΔE 3.1
- Amber #FFBF00 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Goldfinger is closest to Sky High .
FAQ
Goldfinger FAQs
What color is Goldfinger?
Goldfinger is a medium yellow with the hex code #EEBB11. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 87% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Goldfinger?
The hex code for Goldfinger is #EEBB11. In RGB it's rgb(238, 187, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 93%, 7%).
What colors go well with Goldfinger?
Goldfinger pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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