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#DAA520Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Goldenrod Color Code
Goldenrod·#DAA520
Yellow FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturationoklch(75.2% 0.147 84)
RGB
rgb(218, 165, 32)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(43 74% 49%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
0, 24, 85, 15Print handoffLAB
71, 9, 69Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(75.2% 0.147 84)Modern perceptualGoldenrod is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #DAA520. If you searched for goldenrod hex code, DAA520, or goldenrod RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast7.66:1
Best UseAttention markers, highlights, warm backgrounds, and caution-adjacent states
Tonal Scale
100#F8EFD7
300#EED698
500#E1B548
600#DAA520
800#9D7717
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
2.24:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
7.66:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
2.13:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 7.66:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(75.2% 0.147 84)
Relative Luminance0.4192
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Yellow FamilyWarmMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Tailwind Yellow 500Tailwind Yellow 600Ant Design Yellow 7
Color Notes
- Goldenrod is kept as an exact CSS named color for #DAA520.
- Queries for goldenrod color code, DAA520, or goldenrod RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
2.24:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
7.66:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
2.13:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
7.66:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 7.66:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for highlights, caution-adjacent labels, warm backgrounds, and attention markers.
- Most yellows need dark text for readable interface copy.
- Pair with charcoal, deep olive, warm neutrals, and controlled orange accents.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Goldenrod is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Bright ambers and yellows that carry warmth.
Source Collections
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-goldenrod: #DAA520;
--color-goldenrod-rgb: 218 165 32;
}class="bg-[#DAA520] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#9D7717] ring-1 ring-[#DAA520]"{
"goldenrod": "#DAA520",
"goldenrodRgb": [218, 165, 32],
"goldenrodHsl": [43, 74, 49]
}