Goldenrod1
goldenrod1 · #FFC125
HEX
#FFC125
RGB
rgb(255, 193, 37)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 0%)
HSL
hsl(43, 100%, 57%)
LAB
lab(81.6, 9.8, 77.9)
What is Goldenrod1?
Goldenrod1 is the goldenrod1 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #FFC125 (rgb 255, 193, 37). 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 Goldenrod1 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Goldenrod1
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Goldenrod1 (#FFC125). 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
#FFFAEE
#FFFAEE
100
#FFF5DC
#FFF5DC
200
#FFEBB9
#FFEBB9
300
#FFE092
#FFE092
400
#FFD15C
#FFD15C
500
#FFC125
#FFC125
600
#D9A41F
#D9A41F
700
#A67D18
#A67D18
800
#735711
#735711
900
#403009
#403009
950
#1F1704
#1F1704
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#FFCC71
30%
#FFD698
45%
#FFE0B5
60%
#FFE9CD
75%
#FFF1E1
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#EDB322
30%
#DAA41E
45%
#C4931A
60%
#AA7F15
75%
#89660F
Color harmonies for Goldenrod1
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Goldenrod1. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#FFC125
#FFC125
#2462FF
#2462FF
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#FFC125
#FFC125
#24FFC1
#24FFC1
#C124FF
#C124FF
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#FF5324
#FF5324
#FFC125
#FFC125
#CFFF24
#CFFF24
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#FFC125
#FFC125
#24CFFF
#24CFFF
#5324FF
#5324FF
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#FFC125
#FFC125
#62FF24
#62FF24
#2462FF
#2462FF
#C124FF
#C124FF
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#FFC125
#FFC125
#24FF53
#24FF53
#2462FF
#2462FF
#FF24CF
#FF24CF
Goldenrod1 in every color space
Full conversion of Goldenrod1 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
#FFC125
RGB
rgb(255, 193, 37)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 0%)
HSL
hsl(43, 100%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(43, 85%, 100%)
HWB
hwb(43 15% 0%)
CIE Lab
lab(81.6 9.8 77.9)
OKLCH
oklch(84.5% 0.166 83.8)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(60.65, 59.54, 10.05)
Copy-ready code for Goldenrod1
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: #FFC125;
background-color: #FFC125;CSS variable
:root {
--color-goldenrod1: #FFC125;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'goldenrod1': '#FFC125',
}Sass
$color-goldenrod1: #FFC125;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 1.000, green: 0.757, blue: 0.145, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="goldenrod1">#FFC125</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Goldenrod1 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 1003
#E5BE01
Signal yellow
RAL 1028
#F4A900
Melon yellow
RAL 1017
#F5D033
Saffron yellow
RAL 1023
#FAD201
Traffic yellow
RAL 1033
#F3A505
Dahlia yellow
RAL 1032
#D6AE01
Broom yellow
FAQ about Goldenrod1
What is the HEX code for Goldenrod1?
Goldenrod1 (goldenrod1) has the HEX code #FFC125. In RGB it is rgb(255, 193, 37), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 24%, 85%, 0%).
What is the OKLCH value of Goldenrod1?
Goldenrod1 converts to oklch(0.845 0.166 83.8). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Goldenrod1 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Goldenrod1 has a contrast ratio of 12.91:1 with black text and 1.63:1 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 Goldenrod1?
The closest Pantone reference to Goldenrod1 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 123 C (#FFC72C). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Goldenrod1?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Goldenrod1 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 1003 (Signal yellow, #E5BE01). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Goldenrod1?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Goldenrod1 is #2462FF. 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.