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GoldenRod and Teal

Triadic color combination with 1.70:1 contrast ratio

#DAA520
#029386

Color Values

GoldenRod
HEX #DAA520
RGB 218, 165, 32
HSL 43, 74%, 49%
Teal
HEX #029386
RGB 2, 147, 134
HSL 175, 97%, 29%

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 Teal is 132 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.70:1
GoldenRod background with Teal text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

GoldenRod surface

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

Teal surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #DAA520;
  --color-b: #029386;
  --color-a-rgb: 218, 165, 32;
  --color-b-rgb: 2, 147, 134;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "GoldenRod and Teal",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "GoldenRod",
      "hex": "#DAA520",
      "rgb": [
        218,
        165,
        32
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal",
      "hex": "#029386",
      "rgb": [
        2,
        147,
        134
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.7
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do goldenrod and teal go together?

Yes. GoldenRod and Teal 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 1.70:1, 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 teal?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between GoldenRod (#DAA520) and Teal (#029386) is 1.70:1. 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 teal 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 teal?

GoldenRod has the hex code #DAA520 and RGB values rgb(218, 165, 32). Teal has the hex code #029386 and RGB values rgb(2, 147, 134). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.