Goldenrod color hex code is #DAA520

What is Goldenrod Color?

Goldenrod has the hex code #DAA520. The equivalent RGB values are (218, 165, 32), which means it is composed of 53% red, 40% green and 8% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:24 Y:85 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, Goldenrod has a hue of 43°, 85% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Goldenrod is a beautiful gold color and comes to use from the X11 and web colors lists. It can be used in HTML and CSS with its name in addition to hex, RGB, CMYK and HSB values. The name of the color comes from the flowers of the goldenrod plant.

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Goldenrod Color Codes

Hex Code	#DAA520
RGB Values	(218, 165, 32)
CMYK Values	(0%, 24%, 85%, 15%)
HSV/HSB Values	(43°, 85%, 85%)
Closest Web Safe	#CC9933
Inverse Color	#255ADF [Celtic Blue]
Closest Pantone®	7752 C
Closest RAL	1012 [Lemon yellow]
Complementary Color	#2055DA [New Car]

Goldenrod Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#8A8A8A
Desaturated	#7D7D7D
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#A6A6A6
Weighted Average (Luma)	#A7A7A7
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#CCCCCC

Goldenrod Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of DAA520. Complementary color is 2055DA

Complementary Palette

The complement of Goldenrod is New Car with the hex code #2055DA. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #DAA520 color is offered by #2055DA. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (DAA520, B2DA20 and DA4820)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Goldenrod (#DAA520) are Vivid Lime Green (#B2DA20) and Vermilion (Plochere) (#DA4820). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Goldenrod with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (DAA520, 20B2DA and 4820DA)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Goldenrod (#DAA520) are #20B2DA (Battery Charged Blue) and #4820DA (Interdimensional Blue). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (DAA520, 20DAA5 and A520DA)

Triadic Palette

Goldenrod triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #20DAA5 (Eucalyptus) and #A520DA (Purple (X11)) along with #DAA520 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (DAA520, 20DAA5, 2055DA and DA2055)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Goldenrod has four colors - #20DAA5 (Eucalyptus), #2055DA (New Car) and #DA2055 (Spanish Crimson) in addition to the base color (#DAA520). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (DAA520, 20DA48, 2055DA and DA20B2)

Square Palette

Goldenrod square color palette has #20DA48 (Malachite), #2055DA (New Car) and #DA20B2 (Frostbite). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Goldenrod Color Rainbow Palette

Our Goldenrod rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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