Goldenrod Color (#DAA520)
Goldenrod is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DAA520. Goldenrod is a rich, slightly orange gold, darker and deeper than CSS gold, named after the goldenrod flower.
Color Overview & Formats
goldenrodLuminance: 0.4192| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DAA520 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(218, 165, 32) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 74%, 49%) | Hue (43°), Saturation (74%), Lightness (49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(43, 85%, 85%) | Hue, Saturation (85%), Value/Brightness (85%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 15%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.752 0.147 84.0) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #DAA520; /* or goldenrod */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #DAA520, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Goldenrod reaches 9.38:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Goldenrod?
These 6 colors all go well with Goldenrod (#DAA520), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Goldenrod: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Goldenrod (HSL 43°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (43° to 223°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (13° and 73°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (163° and 283°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 9.38:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 2.24:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 6.89:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 2.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Goldenrod Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#DAA520)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
goldenrod = #daa520 (rgb(218, 165, 32))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for accents, icons, borders and premium or autumn palettes. On Goldenrod, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (9.38:1); white text fails even for large text (2.24:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Goldenrod?
Yes. Black text on Goldenrod has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 9.38:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Goldenrod?
No. White text on Goldenrod has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 2.24:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Goldenrod?
Black, Navy, Midnight Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Saddle Brown and Ivory all go well with Goldenrod. Black (9.38:1), Navy (7.15:1) and Midnight Blue (6.63:1) have enough contrast for text on Goldenrod; Dark Slate Gray, Saddle Brown and Ivory work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between goldenrod and gold?
Goldenrod (#DAA520) is darker and more orange than Gold (#FFD700): its hue is 43° against 51°, and its relative luminance is 0.419 against 0.699.