Golden Rod Color – #e1ae20: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Golden Rod color hex code is #e1ae20, and it is composed of 88% red, 68% green and 13% blue.
Golden Rod is a light, bright, and warm color at 86% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Golden Rod color (#e1ae20) against dark backgrounds.

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Golden Rod Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Golden Rod, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #e1ae20 |
| RGB | rgb(225,174,32) |
| HSL | hsl(44,76.3%,50.4%) |
| CMYK | 0, 23, 86, 12 |
| HSV | 44, 86, 88 |
| RGB % | 88, 68, 13 |
| XYZ | 46.4, 46.4, 7.9 |
| LAB | 73.8, 6.6, 71.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 86% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.04 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 10.28 (passes WCAG AA) |
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