About Goldenrod
Goldenrod (goldenrod) is a medium, vivid orange with the hex code #daa520, or rgb(218, 165, 32). In HSL it sits at a hue of 43°, 74% saturation and 49% lightness. It is one of the 148 named colors every browser understands, so you can write color: goldenrod; instead of the hex value.
Using Goldenrod for text and backgrounds
| Pairing | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod text on white | 2.24 : 1 | fails |
| Goldenrod text on black | 9.38 : 1 | AAA |
On a goldenrod background, use black text (9.38 : 1). WCAG asks for at least 4.5 : 1 for body text and 3 : 1 for large text. Check other pairs with the Contrast Checker.
CSS
.element {
color: goldenrod; /* or #daa520 */
background-color: #daa520;
border: 1px solid rgb(218 165 32 / 50%);
}Similar named colors
Peru (#cd853f), Orange (#ffa500), Dark Goldenrod (#b8860b), Dark Orange (#ff8c00), Chocolate (#d2691e), Sandy Brown (#f4a460).
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Open the tool Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for goldenrod?
#daa520 — that is rgb(218, 165, 32) and hsl(43, 74%, 49%). In CSS you can also just write goldenrod.
Is goldenrod text readable on white?
Its contrast ratio on white is 2.24 : 1, which fails WCAG — use it for decoration or on a dark background instead.
What colors go well with goldenrod?
Its complementary color is #2055d9; analogous colors #d94920 and #b1d920 sit next to it on the color wheel.