Dark Goldenrod hex code
The hex code for dark goldenrod is #B8860B. In RGB that is rgb(184, 134, 11) and in HSL it is hsl(43, 89%, 38%).
The hex code for dark goldenrod is #B8860B. In RGB that is rgb(184, 134, 11) and in HSL it is hsl(43, 89%, 38%).
Dark Goldenrod · #B8860B
Colour codes
- HEX
- #B8860B
- RGB
- rgb(184, 134, 11)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 89%, 38%)
- CMYK
- 0, 27, 94, 28
- CSS name
- darkgoldenrod
- Contrast on white
- 3.25:1
- Contrast on black
- 6.45:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #c69e3c
40% lighter · #d4b66d
60% lighter · #e3cf9d
80% lighter · #f1e7ce
20% darker · #936b09
40% darker · #6e5007
60% darker · #4a3604
80% darker · #251b02
Complementary colour
Dark Goldenrod · #B8860B
Opposite on the colour wheel · #0b3cb7
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark goldenrod?
The hex code for dark goldenrod is #B8860B. In RGB that is rgb(184, 134, 11) and in HSL it is hsl(43, 89%, 38%).
Can I use dark goldenrod for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 3.25:1 on white and 6.45:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with dark goldenrod?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #0B3CB7. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark goldenrod instead.
Is dark goldenrod a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkgoldenrod, so color: darkgoldenrod and color: #B8860B render exactly the same.