Straw Gold
Also known as: Dolly , Yellow Salmonberry , Banana , Hyper Beam
Straw Gold brings a bright and alert feel to a palette. This soft yellow suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Straw Gold
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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 Straw Gold 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 1.13:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.60:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Straw Gold background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Straw Gold
Straw Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Straw Gold
Straw Gold triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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