Thunderdome
Also known as: Shalimar, Sailor Moonlight, Pale Canary, Banan-Appeal
Expect bright and alert associations from Thunderdome — a pale yellow well suited to highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.30:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Thunderdome color codes
- HEX
- #F6F3A7
- RGB
- rgb(246, 243, 167)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 243, 167, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(58, 81%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(58, 32%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(94.8 -7.2 37.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.9% 0.096 106.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palegoldenrod#EEE8AA · ΔE 3.4
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 12.6 · 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 Thunderdome works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Thunderdome
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Thunderdome 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 1.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.30:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Thunderdome background: #000000
Palettes featuring Thunderdome
Thunderdome with its complement
Soft neighbors of Thunderdome
Thunderdome triad
Similar colors
- Banan-Appeal#FAF3A6 · ΔE 1.1
- Banana Milk#FFF7AD · ΔE 1.8
- Parchment#FEFCAF · ΔE 1.8
- Pollen#EEEEAA · ΔE 2.0
- Lazy Daisy#F6EBA1 · ΔE 2.6
- Goldilocks#FFF39A · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Thunderdome is closest to Cloud Break.
Thunderdome FAQs
What color is Thunderdome?
Thunderdome is a light yellow with the hex code #F6F3A7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 58°, 81% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Thunderdome?
The hex code for Thunderdome is #F6F3A7. In RGB it's rgb(246, 243, 167), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 32%, 4%).
What colors go well with Thunderdome?
Thunderdome 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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