Dark Goldenrod is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the brown color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #B8860B, which equals rgb(184, 134, 11) in RGB and hsl(43, 89%, 38%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M27 Y94 K28, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B8860B - RGB
184, 134, 11 - HSL
43°, 89%, 38% - CMYK
0, 27, 94, 28 - Family
Brown - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Dark Goldenrod
Brown shades are earthy, warm and dependable. This family covers tans, beiges, woods and chocolates, and works well for natural, rustic and heritage-style designs. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.45:1. Its complementary color is #0B3CB7.
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Dark Goldenrod color codes
| HEX | #B8860B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(184, 134, 11) |
| HSL | hsl(43, 89%, 38%) |
| HSV | 43°, 94%, 72% |
| CMYK | 0%, 27%, 94%, 28% |
| Decimal | 12092939 |
Shades and tints of Dark Goldenrod
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F3EBD6 - 100
#E7D7AE - 200
#DCC385 - 300
#D0AE5C - 400
#C49A34 - 500
#B8860B - 600
#997009 - 700
#7B5907 - 800
#5C4306 - 900
#3D2D04 - 950
#1F1602
Color harmonies for Dark Goldenrod
- Complementary
#0B3CB7≈ Medium Dark Bright Cobalt - Analogous −30°
#B7300B≈ Deep Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#92B70B≈ Medium Dark Bright Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#0BB786≈ Deep Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#860BB7≈ Medium Dark Bright Grape - Split 150°
#0B92B7≈ Medium Dark Bright Capri - Split 210°
#300BB7≈ Deep Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Goldenrod
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Goldenrod | Aa | 3.25:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dark Goldenrod | Aa | 6.45:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dark Goldenrod
background-color: #B8860B;color: #B8860B;background-color: rgb(184, 134, 11);background-color: hsl(43, 89%, 38%);:root { --color-dark-goldenrod: #B8860B; }class="bg-[#B8860B]"Colors similar to Dark Goldenrod
- Medium Dark Bright Amber
#C18D15 - Deep Marigold
#AD8B00 - Medium Dark Bright Tangerine
#C17C15 - Deep Amber
#AD7900 - Deep Bright Marigold
#9C8011 - Caramel
#AF6F09 - Deep Bright Gold
#9C8E11 - Deep Gold
#AD9C00 - Medium Dark Soft Amber
#AB852B - Medium Dark Tangerine
#D68100 - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Medium Dark Bright Orange
#C16B15
More brown shades
- Burly Wood
#DEB887 - Tan
#D2B48C - Peru
#CD853F - Chocolate
#D2691E - Saddle Brown
#8B4513 - Beige
#F5F5DC - Sienna
#A0522D - Taupe
#483C32 - Rust
#B7410E - Ecru
#C2B280 - Mahogany
#C04000
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Goldenrod?
The HEX code for Dark Goldenrod is #B8860B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Goldenrod?
Dark Goldenrod has an RGB value of 184, 134, 11 (rgb(184, 134, 11)). In HSL it is 43°, 89%, 38%.
What text color should I use on Dark Goldenrod?
Use black text on Dark Goldenrod. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 and black text has 6.45:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Goldenrod?
The complementary color of Dark Goldenrod is #0B3CB7. Analogous colors #B7300B and #92B70B also pair well.