Is Harvest Gold (#DA9100) accessible for digital body text?

Against a pure white background (#FFFFFF), #DA9100 achieves a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 (Failing WCAG AA normal text). Against a dark slate background (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 6.83:1 (Passing WCAG AA normal text).

Which color harmonies pair best with Harvest Gold?

The exact complementary color for #DA9100 is #0049DB. For analogous pairings, use #DB2500 and #B7DB00. You can explore these combinations further in our Color Harmony Generator.

Color Directory/Harvest Gold

Harvest Gold (#DA9100)

Q: What are the exact digital and print color codes for Harvest Gold (#DA9100)?

Harvest Gold has the HEX code #DA9100. In RGB color coordinates, its values are 218, 145, 0. In HSL, it is 40°, 100%, 43%. In CMYK print values, it corresponds to C:0% M:33% Y:100% K:15%.

Luminance: 35% · Nearest standard name: Harvest Gold

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HARVEST GOLD

#DA9100

rgb(218, 145, 0) · hsl(40°, 100%, 43%)

HEX#DA9100

RGB218, 145, 0

HSL40°, 100%, 43%

HSV / HSB40°, 100%, 85%

CMYK (Print)0%, 33%, 100%, 15%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#DA9100#0049DB

Analogous

#DB2500#DA9100#B7DB00

Triadic

#DA9100#00DB92#9200DB

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints

Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)2.61:1

Sample text rendered with #DA9100 on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL

Against Dark (#0F172A)6.83:1

Sample text rendered with #DA9100 on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Harvest Gold (#DA9100)

Harvest Gold (#DA9100) is a distinct shade within the Coral & Orange chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 35% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#DA9100

RGB Space218, 145, 0

HSL Values40°, 100%, 43%

HSV / HSB40°, 100%, 85%

CMYK Ink0%, 33%, 100%, 15%

TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Harvest Gold

Geometric intervals calculated from #DA9100 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#0049DB

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Harvest Gold with its polar opposite (#0049DB) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#DB2500 · #B7DB00

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Harvest Gold for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#00B7DB · #2500DB

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Harvest Gold, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#00DB92 · #9200DB

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#00DB25 · #0049DB · #DB00B7

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Harvest Gold

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 100% and lightness of 43%, Harvest Gold (#DA9100) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges

Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow

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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Embodies tactile warmth, artisan craftsmanship, grounded optimism, and hospitality. Creates an inviting, friendly atmosphere.

Optimal Industry Verticals

Hospitality Resorts, Artisan Food & Dining, Interior Decor, Education. Combining Harvest Gold with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Harvest Gold

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS

:root {
  --color-da9100: #DA9100;
  --color-da9100-rgb: 218, 145, 0;
  --color-da9100-hsl: 40deg 100% 43%;
}

tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS

module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'da9100': '#DA9100',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harvest Gold (#DA9100)

Authoritative answers covering Harvest Gold color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Harvest Gold (#DA9100)?

Harvest Gold is defined by the HEX code #DA9100. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:218, G:145, B:0. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:40°, Saturation:100%, Lightness:43%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 40°, 100%, 85%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:33%, Y:100%, K:15%.

Does Harvest Gold (#DA9100) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?

Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Harvest Gold achieves a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 6.83:1 (Passing WCAG AA).

What is the direct complementary color for Harvest Gold (#DA9100)?

The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #DA9100 is #0049DB. When placed side-by-side, #DA9100 and #0049DB create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.

What is the recommended role for Harvest Gold in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?

How can I copy and export Harvest Gold into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?

You can define Harvest Gold in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #DA9100; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Harvest Gold using our interactive Color Palette Generator.

Which color family does Harvest Gold (#DA9100) belong to?

Harvest Gold belongs to the Coral & Orange family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Coral & Orange Color Guide.