Color Palettes

Harvest gold color

A warm golden orange-yellow that was a signature 1970s appliance and kitchen color, alongside avocado green. It's now a nostalgic favorite for retro and mid-century designs. It also works well in fall decor.

Harvest gold · #DA9100

About harvest gold

Harvest gold (#DA9100) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the yellows family. It mixes 218 red, 145 green and 0 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in retro decor, kitchens, fall decor.

Harvest gold shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Harvest gold color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Neon blue
AnalogousClose to: Orange red, Pear
TriadicClose to: Caribbean green, Neon purple
Split complementaryClose to: Deep sky blue, Blue
TetradicClose to: Neon green, Neon blue, Shocking pink

Harvest gold color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Harvest gold
Analogous palette · Harvest gold
Complementary palette · Harvest gold
Triadic palette · Harvest gold
With neutrals palette · Harvest gold
With an accent palette · Harvest gold

Harvest gold contrast with text

White textContrast 2.6:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 8.0:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --harvest-gold: #DA9100;
  --harvest-gold-rgb: 218, 145, 0;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--harvest-gold); }
.text { color: var(--harvest-gold); }

Colors similar to harvest gold

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Themed palettes with this color

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for harvest gold?

The hex code for harvest gold is #DA9100. In RGB it is rgb(218, 145, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 0, 33, 100, 15.

What is the complementary color of harvest gold?

Its complement on the color wheel is #0049DA, close to neon blue. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on harvest gold?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.6:1, while with black it is 8.0:1.