Straw Gold
Also known as: Dolly, Yellow Salmonberry, Banana, Hyper Beam
Part of the yellow family, Straw Gold pairs a soft base with a bright and alert presence — ideal for cheerful branding and kids' apps. For contrast, pair it with a white from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.60:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Straw Gold color codes
- HEX
- #FCF679
- RGB
- rgb(252, 246, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 246, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(57, 96%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(57, 52%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 52%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(95.5 -9.6 59.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.3% 0.147 106.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 5.6
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Straw Gold 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 Straw Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Straw Gold 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 1.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Straw Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring Straw Gold
Straw Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Straw Gold
Straw Gold triad
Similar colors
- Dolly#F5F171 · ΔE 1.3
- Banana#FFFC79 · ΔE 1.4
- Hyper Beam#F6F677 · ΔE 1.4
- Butter#FFFF81 · ΔE 2.2
- Hive#FFFF77 · ΔE 2.3
- Illuminating#EEEE77 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Straw Gold is closest to Cloud Break.
Straw Gold FAQs
What color is Straw Gold?
Straw Gold is a light yellow with the hex code #FCF679. In HSL terms it has a hue of 57°, 96% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Straw Gold?
The hex code for Straw Gold is #FCF679. In RGB it's rgb(252, 246, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 52%, 1%).
What colors go well with Straw Gold?
Straw Gold pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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