Pollen
Also known as: Lemon Pepper, Lightly Lime, Patrinia Scabiosaefolia, Pale Canary
With its warm undertone, Pollen (#EEEEAA) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.45:1 on black clears AA.
Pollen color codes
- HEX
- #EEEEAA
- RGB
- rgb(238, 238, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 238, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 67%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 29%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 29%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(92.9 -7.6 33.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.3% 0.087 108.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 12.0 · 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 Pollen works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Pollen
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pollen 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 1.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pollen background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pollen
Pollen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pollen
Pollen triad
Similar colors
- Thunderdome#F6F3A7 · ΔE 2.0
- Banan-Appeal#FAF3A6 · ΔE 2.9
- Sunbeam#F5EDB2 · ΔE 2.9
- Banana Milk#FFF7AD · ΔE 3.3
- Lazy Daisy#F6EBA1 · ΔE 3.3
- Parchment#FEFCAF · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pollen is closest to Cloud Break.
Pollen FAQs
What color is Pollen?
Pollen is a light yellow with the hex code #EEEEAA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 67% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pollen?
The hex code for Pollen is #EEEEAA. In RGB it's rgb(238, 238, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 29%, 7%).
What colors go well with Pollen?
Pollen pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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