Goldzilla
Also known as: Octarine, Sun Flooded Woods, Bitter Lemon, Lime Twist
As a medium take on yellow, Goldzilla carries sunny and uplifting energy that suits summer palettes and highlights and warnings. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.42:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Goldzilla color codes
- HEX
- #CDD80D
- RGB
- rgb(205, 216, 13)
- RGBA
- rgba(205, 216, 13, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(63, 89%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(63, 94%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 94%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(83.4 -18.4 80.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.5% 0.187 113.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: yellow#FFFF00 · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 7.3 · 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 Goldzilla 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Goldzilla
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Goldzilla 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 1.56:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Goldzilla background: #000000
Palettes featuring Goldzilla
Goldzilla with its complement
Soft neighbors of Goldzilla
Goldzilla triad
Similar colors
- Lime Twist#C6D624 · ΔE 1.8
- Pear#D1E231 · ΔE 2.7
- Lime Punch#C0D725 · ΔE 3.1
- Greenivorous#CAE03B · ΔE 3.6
- High Grass#BBDD00 · ΔE 4.4
- Lime Fizz#CFE838 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Goldzilla is closest to Beefy Pink.
Goldzilla FAQs
What color is Goldzilla?
Goldzilla is a medium yellow with the hex code #CDD80D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 63°, 89% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Goldzilla?
The hex code for Goldzilla is #CDD80D. In RGB it's rgb(205, 216, 13), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 94%, 15%).
What colors go well with Goldzilla?
Goldzilla pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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