Pac-Man
Also known as: Zard Yellow , Highlighter , Dhalsim’s Yoga Flame , Gorse
As a soft take on yellow, Pac-Man carries sunny and uplifting energy that suits cheerful branding and kids' apps. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 16.74:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Pac-Man color codes
- HEX
- #FFE737
- RGB
- rgb(255, 231, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 231, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 100%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 78%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 78%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(91.6 -4.0 80.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.0% 0.179 101.0)
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: gold #FFD700 · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 1016: Sulfur yellow #F1DD38 · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Pac-Man 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 Pac-Man
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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 Pac-Man 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 1.25:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pac-Man background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pac-Man
Pac-Man with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pac-Man
Pac-Man triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Star #FFE500 · ΔE 1.8
- Yellow-Bellied #FFEE33 · ΔE 2.1
- Hollandaise #FFEE44 · ΔE 2.1
- Xanthic #F4E216 · ΔE 2.2
- Dandelion #FEDF08 · ΔE 2.6
- Lemon Curd #FFEE11 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pac-Man is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Pac-Man FAQs
What color is Pac-Man?
Pac-Man is a medium yellow with the hex code #FFE737. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 100% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pac-Man?
The hex code for Pac-Man is #FFE737. In RGB it's rgb(255, 231, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 78%, 0%).
What colors go well with Pac-Man?
Pac-Man pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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