Goldenrod colour (#DAA520)
Goldenrod is medium an orange with hex code #DAA520, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 218, 165, 32; in HSL 43°, 74%, 49%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Goldenrod colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Goldenrod in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #DAA520 |
| RGB | rgb(218, 165, 32) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.855, 0.647, 0.125 |
| HSL | hsl(43, 74%, 49%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 24%, 85%, 15% |
| CSS | color: goldenrod; |
Shades and tints of Goldenrod
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f8eed3 | #f2dca6 | #ebcb7a | #e4ba4e | #dea821 | #b1871b | #856514 | #59430d | #2c2207 |
Colours that go with Goldenrod
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #2055d9 | |
| Triadic | #20d9a5 | #a520d9 |
| Analogous | #b1d920 | #d94920 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| peru | #cd853f | close |
| orange | #ffa500 | close |
| darkgoldenrod | #b8860b | close |
| darkorange | #ff8c00 | close |
| chocolate | #d2691e | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Goldenrod against white is 2.24:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 9.38:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Goldenrod background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Goldenrod?
#DAA520.
What is Goldenrod in RGB?
rgb(218, 165, 32).
What colour is complementary to Goldenrod?
#2055d9, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.