Goldenrod is a
warm light color with the hex code #FFD466.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
255, 212, 102 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 60%, 0% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Goldenrod
#FFD466
Goldenrod color values
- HEX
- #FFD466
- RGB
- 255, 212, 102
- HSL
- 43°, 100%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 17, 60, 0
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Goldenrod sits at 43° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Goldenrod is rendered as rgb(255, 212, 102), where the red channel dominates at 255, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Goldenrod translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 17M 60Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 17% magenta, 60% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Goldenrod
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FFD466;
--brand-primary-rgb: 255, 212, 102;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FFD466',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 60%
K: 0%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(255, 212, 102)
rgba(255, 212, 102, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 43° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FFD466?
#FFD466 is Goldenrod, a warm light color with RGB values of 255, 212, 102. It has a hue of 43°, 100%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FFD466?
The RGB color code for #FFD466 is rgb(255, 212, 102). This means it contains 255 red,
212 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Goldenrod a warm or cool color?
Goldenrod (#FFD466) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FFD466 in CSS?
You can use #FFD466 in CSS with:
background-color: #FFD466; or color: #FFD466; or as an RGB value: rgb(255, 212, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 60%, 0%.