# Goldenrod Color (#DAA520)

> Goldenrod is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DAA520.

- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/colors/goldenrod/
- **Language**: English (en)
- **CSS Name**: `goldenrod`
- **Date Published**: 2026-09-29
- **Date Modified**: 2026-09-29
- **Authority Citation**: W3C CSS Color Module Level 4 (https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/#named-colors)

## Color Values
- **HEX**: #DAA520
- **RGB**: rgb(218, 165, 32)
- **HSL**: hsl(43, 74%, 49%)
- **HSV/HSB**: hsv(43, 85%, 85%)
- **CMYK**: cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 15%) (digital approximation, non-print)
- **OKLCH**: oklch(0.752 0.147 84.0)

## What Colors Go With Goldenrod
Contrast is each color on Goldenrod (WCAG 2.2); 4.5:1 or above is text-safe.
- **Black (#000000)**: 9.38:1, text-safe. Strong, readable text on goldenrod.
- **Navy (#000080)**: 7.15:1, text-safe. A classic, prestigious pairing with strong readable text.
- **Midnight Blue (#191970)**: 6.63:1, text-safe. A softer dark blue for headings and text.
- **Dark Slate Gray (#2F4F4F)**: 3.99:1, background or accent. A dark neutral for a modern look.
- **Saddle Brown (#8B4513)**: 3.17:1, background or accent. A warm brown for earthy, autumn palettes.
- **Ivory (#FFFFF0)**: 2.22:1, background or accent. A warm off-white for backgrounds around goldenrod.

## WCAG 2.2 Contrast Results
- **Pure Black (#000000) text on Goldenrod**: 9.38:1 (Passes AA and AAA for both normal and large text)
- **Pure White (#FFFFFF) text on Goldenrod**: 2.24:1 (Fails AA and AAA)
- **Dark Charcoal (#212529) text on Goldenrod**: 6.89:1 (Passes AA for all text; AAA for large text only)
- **Mid Gray (#666666) text on Goldenrod**: 2.57:1 (Fails AA and AAA)

## 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.

## Background Download
- **Format**: PNG 1920x1080 solid background
- **URL**: https://swatchatlas.com/images/backgrounds/goldenrod-1920x1080.png