Gold and SaddleBrown
Contrasting color combination with 5.06:1 contrast ratio
Color Values
#FFD700255, 215, 051, 100%, 50%#8B4513139, 69, 1925, 76%, 31%Harmony: Contrasting
These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.
The hue angle between Gold and SaddleBrown is 26 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.
WCAG Contrast
UI Preview
Gold surface
Sample text on a gold background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
SaddleBrown surface
Sample text on a saddlebrown background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.
Design Tokens
CSS Variables
:root {
--color-a: #FFD700;
--color-b: #8B4513;
--color-a-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
--color-b-rgb: 139, 69, 19;
}JSON
{
"name": "Gold and SaddleBrown",
"colors": [
{
"name": "Gold",
"hex": "#FFD700",
"rgb": [
255,
215,
0
]
},
{
"name": "SaddleBrown",
"hex": "#8B4513",
"rgb": [
139,
69,
19
]
}
],
"harmony": "Contrasting",
"contrastRatio": 5.06
}Related Combinations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do gold and saddlebrown go together?
Yes. Gold and SaddleBrown form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.06:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.
What is the contrast ratio between gold and saddlebrown?
The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gold (#FFD700) and SaddleBrown (#8B4513) is 5.06:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.
How do I use gold and saddlebrown in design?
A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.
What are the hex and RGB values for gold and saddlebrown?
Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). SaddleBrown has the hex code #8B4513 and RGB values rgb(139, 69, 19). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.