Protoss
Also known as: Dusky Citron , Waffle Cone , Blossom Yellow , Sand
Protoss brings a bright and alert feel to a palette. This soft yellow suits summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 12.61:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Protoss color codes
- HEX
- #E0C778
- RGB
- rgb(224, 199, 120)
- RGBA
- rgba(224, 199, 120, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 63%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 46%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(81.1 1.5 42.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.4% 0.103 92.4)
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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 7.6
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 6.6 · 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 Protoss 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- 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 Protoss
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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 Protoss 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 1.67:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.61:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Protoss background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Protoss
Protoss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Protoss
Protoss triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sand #E2CA76 · ΔE 1.1
- Master Key #DDCC88 · ΔE 3.1
- Sunspill #DDC283 · ΔE 3.4
- Hay Day #DACD81 · ΔE 3.7
- Crisps #E2BD67 · ΔE 4.0
- Sprouted #F3D48B · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Protoss is closest to Sky High .
FAQ
Protoss FAQs
What color is Protoss?
Protoss is a medium yellow with the hex code #E0C778. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 63% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Protoss?
The hex code for Protoss is #E0C778. In RGB it's rgb(224, 199, 120), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 46%, 12%).
What colors go well with Protoss?
Protoss pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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