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GoldenRod and Khaki

Analogous color combination with 1.06:1 contrast ratio

#DAA520
#C3B091

Color Values

GoldenRod
HEX #DAA520
RGB 218, 165, 32
HSL 43, 74%, 49%
Khaki
HEX #C3B091
RGB 195, 176, 145
HSL 37, 29%, 67%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between GoldenRod and Khaki is 6 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.06:1
GoldenRod background with Khaki text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

GoldenRod surface

Sample text on a goldenrod background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Khaki surface

Sample text on a khaki background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DAA520;
  --color-b: #C3B091;
  --color-a-rgb: 218, 165, 32;
  --color-b-rgb: 195, 176, 145;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "GoldenRod and Khaki",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "GoldenRod",
      "hex": "#DAA520",
      "rgb": [
        218,
        165,
        32
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Khaki",
      "hex": "#C3B091",
      "rgb": [
        195,
        176,
        145
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.06
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do goldenrod and khaki go together?

Yes. GoldenRod and Khaki form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.06:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between goldenrod and khaki?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between GoldenRod (#DAA520) and Khaki (#C3B091) is 1.06:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use goldenrod and khaki 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. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for goldenrod and khaki?

GoldenRod has the hex code #DAA520 and RGB values rgb(218, 165, 32). Khaki has the hex code #C3B091 and RGB values rgb(195, 176, 145). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.