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#DAA520

Goldenrod Color — #DAA520

Complete color reference for #DAA520: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#DAA520
RGBrgb(218, 165, 32)
HSLhsl(43, 74%, 49%)
HSVhsv(43, 85%, 85%)
CMYKC:0% M:24% Y:85% K:15%
CSS Colorgoldenrod
Decimal14329120
Luminance0.4192

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#DAA520 on White
Ratio: 2.24:1 — Fail
#DAA520 on Black
Ratio: 9.38:1 — AAA
White on #DAA520
Ratio: 2.24:1 — Fail
Black on #DAA520
Ratio: 9.38:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FDFBF4
100#F9F2DE
200#F4E4BC
300#EED79B
400#E7C56E
500#DAA520
600#AE841A
700#836313
800#57420D
900#372908

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #DAA520?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(218, 165, 32). The red channel is 218, green is 165, and blue is 32 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #DAA520?

The HSL value is hsl(43, 74%, 49%). Hue is 43°, saturation is 74%, and lightness is 49%.

Does #DAA520 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #DAA520 achieves a 2.24:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.38:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #DAA520?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #DAA520 is #2055D9.