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Color: Goldenrod

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Category: yellow
Color Source: web
Luminance: 41.9%
Color Formats

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HEX
#DAA520
RGB
218, 165, 32
HSL
43, 74, 49
HSV
43, 85, 85
CMYK
0, 24, 85, 15
LAB
71, 9, 69
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Goldenrod for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Goldenrod on White
2.24:1
Goldenrod on Black
9.38:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Goldenrod backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Goldenrod Color

The Goldenrod color (#DAA520) is a yellow color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Goldenrod, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Goldenrod has the hexadecimal code #DAA520 and RGB values of 218, 165, 32. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 43°, saturation of 74%, and lightness of 49%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Goldenrod.

Associated Emotions

Happiness, optimism, creativity, energy, caution

Symbolism & Meaning

Joy, intellect, brightness, warning, cowardice

Marketing & Branding

Grabs attention, promotes cheerfulness, stimulates mental activity

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Goldenrod in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Goldenrod.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

570-590nm

Color Purity

74%

Brightness Index

125/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Goldenrod.

CSS Examples

background-color: #DAA520;
color: #DAA520;
border: 2px solid #DAA520;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #DAA52033;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #DAA520, #ffd853);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Goldenrod in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Goldenrod as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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