Protoss
Also known as: Dusky Citron, Waffle Cone, Blossom Yellow, Sand
With its warm undertone, Protoss (#E0C778) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, 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 Protoss
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.67:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.61:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Protoss background: #000000
Palettes featuring Protoss
Protoss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Protoss
Protoss triad
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.
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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