Goldenrod Color – #fdcb18: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Goldenrod color hex code is #fdcb18, and it is composed of 99% red, 80% green and 9% blue.
Goldenrod is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 91% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Goldenrod color (#fdcb18) against dark backgrounds.

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Goldenrod Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Goldenrod, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fdcb18 |
| RGB | rgb(253,203,24) |
| HSL | hsl(47,98.3%,54.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 91, 1 |
| HSV | 47, 91, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 80, 9 |
| XYZ | 62, 63.7, 9.9 |
| LAB | 83.8, 3.4, 82.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 91% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.53 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 13.73 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Medium Goldenrod
#a17841

Goldenrod Tea
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Goldenrod Yellow
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Goldenrod
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Goldenrod Field
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Dried Goldenrod






