Goldenrod is a warm, cheerful yellow with a hint of orange, radiating energy and positivity. It sits near yellow on the color wheel. Hues include mustard and saffron. Use goldenrod in designs for a sunny, inviting vibe—perfect for adding warmth and brightness.
Goldenrod is defined by the following color codes and values to ensure consistency across various digital platforms and devices.
- Hex Code: #DAA520
- RGB value: 85.5% red, 64.7% green, 12.5% blue
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For variations within the same spectrum as Goldenrod, consider:
- Mustard Yellow (#ffce1b): Like goldenrod, mustard yellow shares a warm, earthy richness, with slightly more brightness and vibrancy, making it punchy yet grounded.
- Saffron (#f1c338): Saffron mirrors the golden undertones of goldenrod, adding an earthy and exotic flair with a bit more yellow intensity.
- Amber (#ffbf00): Amber echoes the deep, warm tones of goldenrod, but with a brighter, sunlit glow that maintains the essence of this natural hue.
- Brass (#b5a642): Brass reflects the vintage allure of goldenrod, with a metallic luster that deepens its warm, earthy character.
To complement goldenrod, consider pairing it with:
- Sage (#BBB791): Sage offers an earthy, muted balance to goldenrod’s bright warmth, creating a grounded and harmonious palette.
- Royal Blue (#305CDE): Royal blue provides a bold contrast to goldenrod, enhancing the vibrancy of both colors for a striking visual impact.
- Burnt Orange (#BE5103): Burnt orange adds a warm, autumnal feel that blends seamlessly with goldenrod, echoing natural themes.
- Cream (#FDFBD4): Cream delivers a soft, neutral backdrop that allows goldenrod to stand out, adding depth and elegance to the palette.
- Dark Green (#06402B): Dark green introduces a rich, forest-like depth, creating a natural and sophisticated balance with goldenrod's brightness.
While Goldenrod (#DAA520) shines with its rich, warm tone, it may clash with:
- Neon Pink (#FF13F0): The vibrant intensity of neon pink can overshadow the subtler, earthy quality of goldenrod, creating a visually jarring effect.
- Violet (#7F00FF): With its deep, cool undertones, violet can create a stark contrast against goldenrod, leading to an unbalanced and discordant palette.
- Cobalt Blue (#0047AB): The strong, bold nature of cobalt blue contradicts the warmth of goldenrod, resulting in a color conflict that disrupts harmony.
- Mint Green (#ADEBB3): Mint green’s cool, fresh tone may clash with the warm, autumnal feel of goldenrod, potentially leading to a visually unsettling combination.
- Red-Orange (#FF4B33): The vibrant hue of red-orange might compete with goldenrod’s richness, leading to a palette that feels overly intense.
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The hexadecimal color #DAA520, known as Goldenrod, has RGB values of R:218, G:165, B:32 and CMYK values of C:0, M:24, Y:85, K:15.
| VALUE | CSS | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DAA520 | #DAA520 |
| RGB DECIMAL | 218, 165, 32 | RGB(218,165,32) |
| RGB PERCENTAGE | 85.5, 64.7, 12.5 | RGB(85.5%,64.7%,12.5%) |
| CMYK | 0, 24, 85, 15 | |
| HSL | HSL(42.9, 74.4%, 49.0%) | HSL(42.9, 74.4%, 49.0%) |
| HSV (OR HSB) | 42.9°, 85.3, 85.5 | |
| WEB SAFE | #20415351 | #20415351 |
| BINARY | 11011010, 10100101, 00100000 | |
| iOS - SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.855, green: 0.647, blue: 0.125) | |
| iOS - UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.855, green: 0.647, blue: 0.125, alpha: 1) | |
| Android - Compose | Color(0xFFDAA520) |
