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GoldenRod and Plum

Triadic color combination with 4.01:1 contrast ratio

#DAA520
#66386A

Color Values

GoldenRod
HEX #DAA520
RGB 218, 165, 32
HSL 43, 74%, 49%
Plum
HEX #66386A
RGB 102, 56, 106
HSL 295, 31%, 32%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between GoldenRod and Plum is 108 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

4.01:1
GoldenRod background with Plum text
AA large text only

UI Preview

GoldenRod surface

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

Plum surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DAA520;
  --color-b: #66386A;
  --color-a-rgb: 218, 165, 32;
  --color-b-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "GoldenRod and Plum",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "GoldenRod",
      "hex": "#DAA520",
      "rgb": [
        218,
        165,
        32
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 4.01
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do goldenrod and plum go together?

Yes. GoldenRod and Plum form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 4.01:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between goldenrod and plum?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between GoldenRod (#DAA520) and Plum (#66386A) is 4.01:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use goldenrod and plum 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 goldenrod and plum?

GoldenRod has the hex code #DAA520 and RGB values rgb(218, 165, 32). Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.