Thunderdome
Also known as: Shalimar , Sailor Moonlight , Pale Canary , Banan-Appeal
A vivid yellow with a bright and alert character, Thunderdome works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Thunderdome
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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 Thunderdome 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 1.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.30:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Thunderdome background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Thunderdome
Thunderdome with its complement
Soft neighbors of Thunderdome
Thunderdome triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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