goldenrod 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B6914?

RGB(139, 105, 20), HSL(42.9, 74.8%, 31.2%), CMYK(0.0%, 24.5%, 85.6%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B6914 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.09:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

#8B6914

X11 color

Goldenrod 4 (#8B6914) is the deepest X11 goldenrod variant, a rich, dark amber-brown suggesting aged teak, dark molasses, or deep beeswax. At this depth, it becomes a serious warm-dark anchor color for golden palettes, suitable as a shadow or ground tone in premium packaging and fine art print work.

Color Values

HEX

#8B6914

RGB

139, 105, 20

HSL

42.9, 74.8%, 31.2%

HSV

42.9, 85.6%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 24.5%, 85.6%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5409 0.1041 84.4

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: goldenrod 4

Color Psychology

Dark yellows and golds convey prestige, wisdom, and enduring value. Gold has represented wealth and achievement throughout human history, from pharaonic tombs to Olympic medals. These warm, deep tones suggest quality without the flashiness of brighter yellows.

Design Usage

Dark gold and amber tones suit financial services, premium memberships, and achievement badges. They work as accent text or icon colors against dark backgrounds for a luxurious feel. Pair them with charcoal, deep navy, or rich brown to create sophisticated, high-end interfaces.