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Dark Goldenrod Color Code: #B8860B
Dark Goldenrod is a medium-dark, vivid orange color with the hexadecimal value #B8860B. In RGB it is 184, 134, 11 and in HSL it is 43°, 89%, 38%. Black text reads best on it (6.45:1 contrast).
Dark Goldenrod color values
#B8860B
rgb(184, 134, 11)
hsl(43, 89%, 38%)
43, 94%, 72%
hwb(43 4% 28%)
0%, 27%, 94%, 28%
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darkgoldenrod
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Dark Goldenrod?
Dark Goldenrod is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “darkgoldenrod”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 43° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 89% saturation (vivid) and 38% lightness (medium-dark). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 37% of them and more saturated than 65% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.273, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Dark Goldenrod counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 38% and its relative luminance is 0.273. Black text reads best on it (6.45:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Dark Goldenrod
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.25:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 6.45:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Dark Goldenrod
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Dark Goldenrod
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Dark Goldenrod
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.45:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Borders, wood-like textures and illustrations
- Earthy, natural palettes
- Packaging and craft-style layouts
Use Dark Goldenrod in CSS
:root {
--color-dark-goldenrod: #B8860B;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-dark-goldenrod);
background-color: #B8860B;
border: 2px solid #B8860B;
}Questions about Dark Goldenrod
What is the HEX code for Dark Goldenrod?
Dark Goldenrod is #B8860B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Goldenrod?
The RGB value of Dark Goldenrod is 184, 134, 11: 184 red, 134 green and 11 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(184, 134, 11) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Dark Goldenrod?
The HSL value of Dark Goldenrod is 43°, 89%, 38% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(43, 89%, 38%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Dark Goldenrod?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 27%, Y 94%, K 28%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Dark Goldenrod a light or dark color?
Dark Goldenrod counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 38% and its relative luminance is 0.273. Black text reads best on it (6.45:1 contrast).
How does Dark Goldenrod look with white text?
White text on Dark Goldenrod has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Dark Goldenrod look with black text?
Black text on Dark Goldenrod has a contrast ratio of 6.45:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Dark Goldenrod?
Sapphire is its complementary color, and Rusty Red sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Dark Goldenrod be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (6.45:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Dark Goldenrod in CSS?
Use color: #B8860B; for text, background-color: #B8860B; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-dark-goldenrod: #B8860B; and reuse it with var(--color-dark-goldenrod).
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