Goldenrod Color

Learn about Goldenrod (#daa520): its uses in web design, HEX/RGB/HSL values, complementary and analogous color schemes, tints and shades, and accessibility contrast recommendations.

#daa520
HEX #daa520
RGB rgb(218, 165, 32)
HSL 43°, 74%, 49%

About Goldenrod Color

Goldenrod is a warm, golden yellow with earthy undertones. It evokes autumn and harvest, making it popular for seasonal campaigns and organic brands.

Use Cases for Goldenrod

autumn themesharvest campaignsorganic brandingvintage designspremium accents

Shades & Tints of Goldenrod

#ffffff
#f6e9c7
#edd290
#e3bc58
#daa520
#a47c18
#6d5310
#372908
#000000

Complementary Color

#daa520
#2055d9

Analogous Colors

#d94920
#daa520
#b1d920

CSS Code

.goldenrod-color {
  color: #daa520;
}

Contrast Recommendations

Black text on Goldenrod
Ratio: 9.38:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA
White text on Goldenrod
Ratio: 2.24:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Goldenrod?

Goldenrod is represented by the hex code #daa520 and has RGB values of rgb(218, 165, 32). It falls under the Yellow category.

How to use Goldenrod in web design?

Goldenrod works well for autumn themes, harvest campaigns, organic branding. Goldenrod is a warm, golden yellow with earthy undertones. It evokes autumn and harvest, making it popular for seasonal campaigns and organic brands. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.

What colors go with Goldenrod?

Colors that pair well with Goldenrod include darkgoldenrod, gold, palegoldenrod, khaki, peru. For a complementary scheme, try #2055d9. For an analogous scheme, use #d94920 and #b1d920.