Sunbeam
Also known as: Golden Straw, Veiled Treasure, Invigorating, Casino Lights
Part of the yellow family, Sunbeam pairs a pale base with a cheerful and optimistic presence — ideal for highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Sunbeam maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.64:1 on black clears AA.
Sunbeam color codes
- HEX
- #F5EDB2
- RGB
- rgb(245, 237, 178)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 237, 178, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(53, 77%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(53, 27%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 27%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(93.3 -3.8 29.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.8% 0.076 101.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 1.5
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 10.2 · 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 Sunbeam works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- 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 Sunbeam
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sunbeam 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 1.19:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.64:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sunbeam background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sunbeam
Sunbeam with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunbeam
Sunbeam triad
Similar colors
- Jasmine#FFF4BB · ΔE 1.9
- Glowlight#FFF6B9 · ΔE 1.9
- Thunderbolt#FDEFAD · ΔE 2.3
- Blond#FAF0BE · ΔE 2.3
- Vanilla#F3E5AB · ΔE 2.4
- Fondue#FDF5C4 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sunbeam is closest to Cloud Break.
Sunbeam FAQs
What color is Sunbeam?
Sunbeam is a light yellow with the hex code #F5EDB2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 53°, 77% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sunbeam?
The hex code for Sunbeam is #F5EDB2. In RGB it's rgb(245, 237, 178), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 27%, 4%).
What colors go well with Sunbeam?
Sunbeam pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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