Goldenrod
A rich, warm mustard with orange tones
Goldenrod is a rich, warm mustard yellow with deep orange undertones. It demands attention without the harshness of neon, making it ideal for buttons or call-to-action accents. Black text pairs perfectly for high-contrast accessibility. The hex code for this color is #daa520. Use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a background, as large blocks can feel overwhelming or muddy.
Questions about Goldenrod
What is the hex code for Goldenrod?
Goldenrod is #daa520. In RGB that is rgb(218, 165, 32), in HSL hsl(43, 74%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 85%, 15%.
How can I use #daa520 effectively in design layouts?
Use Goldenrod sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a background color, as it commands high visual attention. It works best for call-to-action buttons or highlights where you need to draw the eye without the harshness of neon yellow.
What colors pair well with #daa520 for a balanced palette?
Is Goldenrod readable on white or black?
Goldenrod has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.