Closest to Goldenrod
#C2B709
Color conversions
Reference values for common CSS, design, and accessibility formats.
| Format | Value | Preview | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | C2B709 | ||
| HEX with # | #C2B709 | ||
| RGB | rgb(194, 183, 9) | ||
| RGBA | rgba(194, 183, 9, 1) | ||
| HSL | hsl(56.43 91.13% 39.8%) | ||
| HSLA | hsla(56.43, 91.13%, 39.8%, 1) | ||
| HSV | hsv(56.43, 95.36%, 76.08%) | ||
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 5.67%, 95.36%, 23.92%) | ||
| OKLCH | oklch(76.43% 0.1609 105.21) |
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Suggested pairings
Split-complementary
Try this combo as a gradientUse this color in CSS
--color: #C2B709;
bg-[#c2b709]
Accessibility quick-check
White text
2.09:1
Decorative only
Black text
10.07:1
AAA normal
Reference notes
#C2B709 is a balanced, saturated yellow color closest to Goldenrod. The color has RGB channels of 194, 183, and 9; in HSL terms, it is centered near 56 degrees with 91% saturation and 40% lightness. In a design system, this warm reading is a useful shortcut for deciding whether the color should act as a primary accent, a supporting surface, or a quiet divider. The safest usage pattern is to test it against both light and dark surfaces, then reserve the weaker text pairing for decoration rather than essential labels. If the color feels too forceful at full strength, the lighter, darker, and desaturated variants usually provide a calmer path for production UI. For editorial or product interfaces, reserve the most saturated use for accents and repeat softer variants in borders, labels, or background fills. This makes it useful for badges, highlights, product accents, and moments where quick recognition matters. In CSS systems, define it as a custom property first so variations, shadows, and gradients can stay consistent.