Goldenrod is a medium, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DAA520, which equals rgb(218, 165, 32) in RGB and hsl(43, 74%, 49%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M24 Y85 K15, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DAA520 - RGB
218, 165, 32 - HSL
43°, 74%, 49% - CMYK
0, 24, 85, 15 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Goldenrod
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.38:1. Its complementary color is #2055D9.
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Goldenrod color codes
| HEX | #DAA520 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(218, 165, 32) |
| HSL | hsl(43, 74%, 49%) |
| HSV | 43°, 85%, 85% |
| CMYK | 0%, 24%, 85%, 15% |
| Decimal | 14329120 |
Shades and tints of Goldenrod
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9F0DA - 100
#F3E1B5 - 200
#EDD290 - 300
#E6C36A - 400
#E0B445 - 500
#DAA520 - 600
#B68A1B - 700
#916E15 - 800
#6D5310 - 900
#49370B - 950
#241C05
Color harmonies for Goldenrod
- Complementary
#2055D9≈ Bright Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#D94920≈ Bright Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#B1D920≈ Bright Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#20D9A5≈ Bright Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#A520D9≈ Bright Grape - Split 150°
#20B1D9≈ Bright Capri - Split 210°
#4920D9≈ Bright Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Goldenrod
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Goldenrod | Aa | 2.24:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Goldenrod | Aa | 9.38:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Goldenrod
background-color: #DAA520;color: #DAA520;background-color: rgb(218, 165, 32);background-color: hsl(43, 74%, 49%);:root { --color-goldenrod: #DAA520; }class="bg-[#DAA520]"Colors similar to Goldenrod
- Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Soft Amber
#CC9E33 - Soft Marigold
#CCAD33 - Bright Tangerine
#E69419 - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Medium Dark Marigold
#D6AB00 - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015 - Medium Light Bright Tangerine
#EAA53E - Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Medium Dark Amber
#D69600 - Soft Tangerine
#CC8F33
More orange shades
- Orange
#FFA500 - Peach Puff
#FFDAB9 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5 - Navajo White
#FFDEAD - Old Lace
#FDF5E6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Goldenrod?
The HEX code for Goldenrod is #DAA520.
What is the RGB value of Goldenrod?
Goldenrod has an RGB value of 218, 165, 32 (rgb(218, 165, 32)). In HSL it is 43°, 74%, 49%.
What text color should I use on Goldenrod?
Use black text on Goldenrod. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.24:1 and black text has 9.38:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Goldenrod?
The complementary color of Goldenrod is #2055D9. Analogous colors #D94920 and #B1D920 also pair well.