Goldbricker
Also known as: Golden Field, Spontaneous Sprig, Sauterne, Tupelo Honey
With its warm undertone, Goldbricker (#C5A049) comes across as warm and inviting. Designers reach for it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Goldbricker maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.50:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Goldbricker color codes
- HEX
- #C5A049
- RGB
- rgb(197, 160, 73)
- RGBA
- rgba(197, 160, 73, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(42, 52%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(42, 63%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 19%, 63%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(68.0 7.0 49.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.3% 0.114 86.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 1002 — Sand yellow#D2AA6D · ΔE 6.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Goldbricker works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Goldbricker
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Goldbricker by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.47:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.50:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Goldbricker background: #000000
Palettes featuring Goldbricker
Goldbricker with its complement
Soft neighbors of Goldbricker
Goldbricker triad
Similar colors
- Goldie#C89D3F · ΔE 1.9
- Chipmunk#CFA14A · ΔE 2.8
- Camel#C69F59 · ΔE 3.3
- Haystack#CFAC47 · ΔE 4.0
- Desert#CCAD60 · ΔE 4.1
- Curry#D6A332 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Goldbricker is closest to Queer Blue.
Goldbricker FAQs
What color is Goldbricker?
Goldbricker is a medium orange with the hex code #C5A049. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 52% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Goldbricker?
The hex code for Goldbricker is #C5A049. In RGB it's rgb(197, 160, 73), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 19%, 63%, 23%).
What colors go well with Goldbricker?
Goldbricker pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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