Golden Yellow

Golden Yellow is a soft, light-leaning yellow shade with the hex code #ffdf00. A light tint of Yellow. Start with Yellow pigment and mix in white until it lightens to this. It reads at a 1.3:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.8:1 on black, so dark text sits on top of it best.

Golden Yellow color swatch, hex code #FFDF00

Shades, tones & tints

Pairs well with

CMYKC0 M13 Y100 K0
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Palettes featuring Golden Yellow

Liquorice Root17
Candy Cane79
Purple Hollyhock85
Liquorice Root72
Galactic Federation54
Black Swan99
Nebula Outpost25
Rose Shadow54

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Golden Yellow color FAQ

What is the golden yellow hex code?

The hex code for Golden Yellow is #FFDF00. Against white it measures 1.3:1 contrast (Fail), and against black 15.8:1 (AAA).

What colors go with golden yellow?

Colors that pair well with Golden Yellow include Transparent Blue, Peach Cider, Luminescent Lime, Beyond the Clouds, Infra-White. Complementary colors sit opposite it on the color wheel for contrast; analogous colors sit beside it for a calmer, harmonious look.

How do I find golden yellow color palettes?

Browse the palettes featuring Golden Yellow above, each with copyable hex codes, or open Golden Yellow in the generator to build your own palette around it.