Harvest Gold

HEX: #DA9100 | Modern Palette

On White
2.61:1
FAIL
On Black
8.03:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#DA9100
RGB
218, 145, 0
HSL
39°, 100% ,42%
CMYK
0, 33, 100, 15

About Harvest Gold

Harvest Gold (#DA9100) is a color with RGB(218, 145, 0) and HSL(39.9°, 100%, 42.7%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0049DA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00DA91 and #9100DA. The name comes from Harvest Gold (English).

  • HEX: #DA9100
  • RGB: 218, 145, 0
  • HSL: 39.9°, 100%, 42.7%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0049DA
  • Triadic colors: #00DA91, #9100DA
  • The name comes from Harvest Gold (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #DA9100 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #AAAA00
Protanopia #9B9B06
Tritanopia #DF8888
Achromatopsia #A0A0A0

Frequently Asked Questions

Harvest Gold (#DA9100) is a color with RGB(218, 145, 0) and HSL(39.9°, 100%, 42.7%).

#DA9100 pairs strongly with #0049DA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#DA9100 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#DA9100 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Harvest Gold is linked to Harvest Gold from English, meaning A color reminiscent of ripe grain or autumn foliage, specifically a muted, somewhat brownish-yellow or golden-orange hue..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Harvest Gold
Meaning A color reminiscent of ripe grain or autumn foliage, specifically a muted, somewhat brownish-yellow or golden-orange hue.
Language English
First Recorded Use Mid-20th Century

History

The color 'Harvest Gold' became immensely popular in the United States and other Western countries during the 1960s and 1970s. It was a staple color for home appliances (refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers), automobiles, bathroom fixtures, and interior decor. It was part of a palette of earthy, warm tones that also included Avocado Green and Burnt Orange, reflecting a shift in aesthetic preferences from the brighter, more pastel colors of earlier decades. Its popularity waned significantly by the 1980s, often becoming associated with outdated decor.

First Recorded Use

The term 'Harvest Gold' as a specific color name, particularly for consumer goods, gained prominence in the 1960s and 1970s.

Cultural Associations

Harvest Gold is strongly associated with the mid-century modern aesthetic and the domestic interiors of the 1960s and 1970s. It evokes a sense of nostalgia for many who grew up during that era. While once ubiquitous, its decline in popularity led to it being seen as a somewhat kitschy or 'retro' color. In contemporary design, it occasionally sees a resurgence in vintage-inspired themes or as an accent color, but rarely with the dominance it once held.

Similar Named Colors
Gamboge #E49B0F ΔE 2.93
Marigold #EAA221 ΔE 4.79
Carrot Orange #ED9121 ΔE 5.95
Vivid Amber #CC9900 ΔE 6.30

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #DA9100;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #DA9100;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #DA9100;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #DA9100,
        #0049DA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #DA9100,
        #0049DA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$harvest-gold: #DA9100;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$harvest-gold-r: 218;
$harvest-gold-g: 145;
$harvest-gold-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $harvest-gold;
    color: rgba($harvest-gold-r, $harvest-gold-g, $harvest-gold-b, 0.8);
}