Goldilocks
Also known as: Banana Cream , Yellow Tail , Lemon Bundt Cake , Candle Flame
Expect cheerful and optimistic associations from Goldilocks, a pale yellow suited to kids' apps and summer palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a white keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.54:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Goldilocks color codes
- HEX
- #FFF39A
- RGB
- rgb(255, 243, 154)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 243, 154, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 100%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 40%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 40%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(95.4 -4.8 44.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.4% 0.110 101.6)
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 2.9
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 10.1 · 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 Goldilocks works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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.
- 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 Goldilocks
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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 Goldilocks 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 1.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.54:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Goldilocks background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Goldilocks
Goldilocks with its complement
Soft neighbors of Goldilocks
Goldilocks triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Drover #FBEB9B · ΔE 2.4
- Banan-Appeal #FAF3A6 · ΔE 2.4
- Cornflake #F0E68C · ΔE 2.9
- Banana Milk #FFF7AD · ΔE 2.9
- Lazy Daisy #F6EBA1 · ΔE 3.0
- Sour Lemon #FFEEA5 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Goldilocks is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Goldilocks FAQs
What color is Goldilocks?
Goldilocks is a light yellow with the hex code #FFF39A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Goldilocks?
The hex code for Goldilocks is #FFF39A. In RGB it's rgb(255, 243, 154), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 40%, 0%).
What colors go well with Goldilocks?
Goldilocks pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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