Royal Star
Also known as: Backlit Lemon, Conifer Blossom, Gargoyle Gas, Pickled Ginger
Expect bright and alert associations from Royal Star — a soft yellow well suited to summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.78:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Royal Star color codes
- HEX
- #FEDE4F
- RGB
- rgb(254, 222, 79)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 222, 79, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 99%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 69%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 69%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(89.3 0.5 70.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.3% 0.159 96.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 4.0
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 3.6 · 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 Royal Star 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Royal Star
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Royal Star 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 1.33:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.78:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Royal Star background: #000000
Palettes featuring Royal Star
Royal Star with its complement
Soft neighbors of Royal Star
Royal Star triad
Similar colors
- Golden Boy#FFDD44 · ΔE 1.0
- Lemon Zest#F9D857 · ΔE 1.9
- Anna Banana#F5D547 · ΔE 2.0
- Tuscan Sun#FFD84D · ΔE 2.2
- Minions#F3DD51 · ΔE 2.6
- Lemon Tart#FFDD66 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Royal Star is closest to Icy Plains.
Royal Star FAQs
What color is Royal Star?
Royal Star is a medium yellow with the hex code #FEDE4F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 99% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Royal Star?
The hex code for Royal Star is #FEDE4F. In RGB it's rgb(254, 222, 79), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 69%, 0%).
What colors go well with Royal Star?
Royal Star pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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