What color is Goldenrod?
Goldenrod is a warm, medium-yellow with a noticeable brownish-orange tint, hex #DAA520, close to the color of a sunflower at the peak of bloom. The tone is deeper and dustier than a bright lemon yellow, giving it a muted, earthy quality.
What is the meaning of the color Goldenrod?
Named after the goldenrod plant, a North American wildflower with dense clusters of small yellow blooms, the color has been recorded in English since at least the early 20th century. It became a standardized color name in the United States when Crayola introduced a Goldenrod crayon in 1958, bringing it into widespread everyday use. The U.S. government has also used goldenrod as a designation for specific document paper stock, particularly for multi-copy forms, anchoring the name to a recognizable physical object across federal offices.
What colors go with Goldenrod?
Colors that pair well with Goldenrod include:
Navy Blue: sharp, cool contrast
Forest Green: natural, earthy balance
Burnt Sienna: warm, tonal depth
Cream: soft, gentle warmth
Charcoal: grounded, modern anchor
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DAA520 |
color: #DAA520;
|
| RGB | 218, 165, 32 |
color: rgb(218, 165, 32);
|
| RGB Percentage | 85%, 65%, 13% |
color: rgb(85%, 65%, 13%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 24%, 85%, 15% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 43°, 74%, 49% |
color: hsl(43, 74%, 49%);
|
| HSV | 43°, 85%, 85% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 39, 11, 44 |
color: lab(39% 11 44);
|
| Decimal | 14329120 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.goldenrod {
color: #DAA520;
}
$goldenrod: #DAA520;
rgb(218, 165, 32)