Darkgoldenrod2
darkgoldenrod2 · #EEAD0E
HEX
#EEAD0E
RGB
rgb(238, 173, 14)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 94%, 7%)
HSL
hsl(43, 89%, 49%)
LAB
lab(74.9, 12.6, 76.4)
What is Darkgoldenrod2?
Darkgoldenrod2 is the darkgoldenrod2 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #EEAD0E (rgb 238, 173, 14). It sits in the yellow family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Darkgoldenrod2 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Darkgoldenrod2
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Darkgoldenrod2 (#EEAD0E). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FEF8EC
#FEF8EC
100
#FCF2D8
#FCF2D8
200
#FAE5B2
#FAE5B2
300
#F7D687
#F7D687
400
#F2C24A
#F2C24A
500
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
600
#CA930C
#CA930C
700
#9B7009
#9B7009
800
#6B4E06
#6B4E06
900
#3C2B04
#3C2B04
950
#1D1502
#1D1502
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#F1BC6D
30%
#F3CA96
45%
#F6D7B3
60%
#F8E3CC
75%
#FBEEE1
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#DDA10C
30%
#CB930A
45%
#B68408
60%
#9E7206
75%
#7F5B04
Color harmonies for Darkgoldenrod2
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Darkgoldenrod2. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
#0E4DEC
#0E4DEC
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
#0EECAD
#0EECAD
#AD0EEC
#AD0EEC
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#EC3E0E
#EC3E0E
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
#BCEC0E
#BCEC0E
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
#0EBCEC
#0EBCEC
#3E0EEC
#3E0EEC
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
#4DEC0E
#4DEC0E
#0E4DEC
#0E4DEC
#AD0EEC
#AD0EEC
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#EEAD0E
#EEAD0E
#0EEC3E
#0EEC3E
#0E4DEC
#0E4DEC
#EC0EBC
#EC0EBC
Darkgoldenrod2 in every color space
Full conversion of Darkgoldenrod2 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#EEAD0E
RGB
rgb(238, 173, 14)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 27%, 94%, 7%)
HSL
hsl(43, 89%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(43, 94%, 93%)
HWB
hwb(43 5% 7%)
CIE Lab
lab(74.9 12.6 76.4)
OKLCH
oklch(78.8% 0.161 81.0)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(50.29, 48.10, 7.05)
Copy-ready code for Darkgoldenrod2
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #EEAD0E;
background-color: #EEAD0E;CSS variable
:root {
--color-darkgoldenrod2: #EEAD0E;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'darkgoldenrod2': '#EEAD0E',
}Sass
$color-darkgoldenrod2: #EEAD0E;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.933, green: 0.678, blue: 0.055, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="darkgoldenrod2">#EEAD0E</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Darkgoldenrod2 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 1028
#F4A900
Melon yellow
RAL 1033
#F3A505
Dahlia yellow
RAL 1006
#E4A010
Maize yellow
RAL 1007
#DC9D00
Daffodil yellow
RAL 1037
#F39F18
Sun yellow
RAL 1032
#D6AE01
Broom yellow
FAQ about Darkgoldenrod2
What is the HEX code for Darkgoldenrod2?
Darkgoldenrod2 (darkgoldenrod2) has the HEX code #EEAD0E. In RGB it is rgb(238, 173, 14), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 27%, 94%, 7%).
What is the OKLCH value of Darkgoldenrod2?
Darkgoldenrod2 converts to oklch(0.788 0.161 81.0). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Darkgoldenrod2 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Darkgoldenrod2 has a contrast ratio of 10.62:1 with black text and 1.98:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Darkgoldenrod2?
The closest Pantone reference to Darkgoldenrod2 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 124 C (#EAAA00). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Darkgoldenrod2?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Darkgoldenrod2 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 1028 (Melon yellow, #F4A900). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Darkgoldenrod2?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Darkgoldenrod2 is #0E4DEC. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.