Holy Grail
Also known as: Banana Brick, Spectacular Saffron, Caduceus Staff, Juicy Jackfruit
Holy Grail sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.17:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Holy Grail color codes
- HEX
- #E8D720
- RGB
- rgb(232, 215, 32)
- RGBA
- rgba(232, 215, 32, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(55, 81%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(55, 86%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 86%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(85.4 -6.4 80.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.6% 0.177 103.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Holy Grail 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 Holy Grail
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Holy Grail 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 1.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.17:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Holy Grail background: #000000
Palettes featuring Holy Grail
Holy Grail with its complement
Soft neighbors of Holy Grail
Holy Grail triad
Similar colors
- Sandstorm#ECD540 · ΔE 2.5
- Xanthic#F4E216 · ΔE 2.7
- Minions#F3DD51 · ΔE 3.5
- Aurora#EBD147 · ΔE 3.9
- Pac-Man#FFE737 · ΔE 4.1
- Paella#DCC61F · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Holy Grail is closest to Icy Plains.
Holy Grail FAQs
What color is Holy Grail?
Holy Grail is a medium yellow with the hex code #E8D720. In HSL terms it has a hue of 55°, 81% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Holy Grail?
The hex code for Holy Grail is #E8D720. In RGB it's rgb(232, 215, 32), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 86%, 9%).
What colors go well with Holy Grail?
Holy Grail pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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