Goldenrod2
goldenrod2 · #EEB422
HEX
#EEB422
RGB
rgb(238, 180, 34)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 86%, 7%)
HSL
hsl(43, 86%, 53%)
LAB
lab(76.6, 9.3, 73.9)
What is Goldenrod2?
Goldenrod2 is the goldenrod2 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #EEB422 (rgb 238, 180, 34). It sits in the yellow family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Goldenrod2 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Goldenrod2
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Goldenrod2 (#EEB422). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FEF9ED
#FEF9ED
100
#FCF3DC
#FCF3DC
200
#FAE7B8
#FAE7B8
300
#F7DA91
#F7DA91
400
#F2C759
#F2C759
500
#EEB422
#EEB422
600
#CA991D
#CA991D
700
#9B7516
#9B7516
800
#6B510F
#6B510F
900
#3C2D09
#3C2D09
950
#1D1604
#1D1604
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#F1C271
30%
#F3CE97
45%
#F6DAB4
60%
#F8E5CC
75%
#FBEFE1
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#DDA71F
30%
#CB991B
45%
#B68917
60%
#9E7613
75%
#7F5F0D
Color harmonies for Goldenrod2
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Goldenrod2. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#EEB422
#EEB422
#205AEE
#205AEE
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#EEB422
#EEB422
#20EEB4
#20EEB4
#B420EE
#B420EE
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#EE4D20
#EE4D20
#EEB422
#EEB422
#C2EE20
#C2EE20
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#EEB422
#EEB422
#20C2EE
#20C2EE
#4D20EE
#4D20EE
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#EEB422
#EEB422
#5AEE20
#5AEE20
#205AEE
#205AEE
#B420EE
#B420EE
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#EEB422
#EEB422
#20EE4D
#20EE4D
#205AEE
#205AEE
#EE20C2
#EE20C2
Goldenrod2 in every color space
Full conversion of Goldenrod2 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#EEB422
RGB
rgb(238, 180, 34)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 86%, 7%)
HSL
hsl(43, 86%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(43, 86%, 93%)
HWB
hwb(43 13% 7%)
CIE Lab
lab(76.6 9.3 73.9)
OKLCH
oklch(80.2% 0.158 83.9)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(51.87, 50.94, 8.61)
Copy-ready code for Goldenrod2
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #EEB422;
background-color: #EEB422;CSS variable
:root {
--color-goldenrod2: #EEB422;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'goldenrod2': '#EEB422',
}Sass
$color-goldenrod2: #EEB422;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.933, green: 0.706, blue: 0.133, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="goldenrod2">#EEB422</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Goldenrod2 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 1028
#F4A900
Melon yellow
RAL 1032
#D6AE01
Broom yellow
RAL 1006
#E4A010
Maize yellow
RAL 1033
#F3A505
Dahlia yellow
RAL 1003
#E5BE01
Signal yellow
RAL 1007
#DC9D00
Daffodil yellow
FAQ about Goldenrod2
What is the HEX code for Goldenrod2?
Goldenrod2 (goldenrod2) has the HEX code #EEB422. In RGB it is rgb(238, 180, 34), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 24%, 86%, 7%).
What is the OKLCH value of Goldenrod2?
Goldenrod2 converts to oklch(0.802 0.158 83.9). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Goldenrod2 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Goldenrod2 has a contrast ratio of 11.19:1 with black text and 1.88:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Goldenrod2?
The closest Pantone reference to Goldenrod2 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 7406 C (#F1B500). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Goldenrod2?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Goldenrod2 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 1028 (Melon yellow, #F4A900). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Goldenrod2?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Goldenrod2 is #205AEE. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.