DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) Color Information
DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) RGB value is (184, 134, 11). The hex color red value is 184, green is 134, and blue is 11. Its HSL format shows a hue of 43°, saturation of 89 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 27 percent, 94 percent, 28 percent.
DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) Color Meaning
DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) signifies historical value, earned splendor, and autumnal wealth. This muted, brownish-yellow, identical to Dark Goldenrod, evokes gilded antiques, harvested wheat fields, and the last light of a fall day. Psychologically, DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) suggests prestige that is worn and comfortable, promoting feelings of nostalgia, maturity, and tangible accomplishment. It culturally references historical artifacts, award embellishments, and the natural cycle of fruition and decay. Spiritually, this color represents the gold of experience, the value of time, and success that is integrated rather than flashy, embodying a dignified and weathered brilliance.
Color Conversion
Convert DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #B8860B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
Normal Vision
protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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DarkGoldenrod (#B8860B) Color FAQs
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