Goldenrod (color) explained

Goldenrod is a color that resembles the goldenrod plant.

A Crayola crayon with this name and color, although a lighter version, was created in 1958.__TOC__

Goldenrod

Goldenrod
Hex:DAA520
Source:X11
Isccname:Strong yellow

Displayed at right is the web color goldenrod.

The color goldenrod is a representation of the color of some of the deeper gold colored goldenrod flowers.

The first known recorded use of goldenrod as a color name in English was in 1915.[1]

Variations of goldenrod

Light goldenrod yellow

Light Goldenrod Yellow
Hex:FAFAD2
Source:X11
Isccname:Light yellow green

The web color light goldenrod yellow is displayed at right.

Pale goldenrod

Pale Goldenrod
Hex:EEE8AA
Source:X11
Isccname:Pale greenish yellow

The web color pale goldenrod is displayed at right.

Light goldenrod

Light Goldenrod
Hex:FFEC8B
Source:X11
Isccname:Light greenish yellow

The web color light goldenrod is displayed at right.

Dark goldenrod

Dark goldenrod
Hex:B8860B
Source:X11
Isccname:Strong yellowish brown

The web color dark goldenrod is displayed at right.

Symbolism

See also

Notes and References

  1. Maerz and Paul A Dictionary of Color New York:1930 McGraw-Hill Page 196; Color Sample of Goldenrod: Page 43 Plate 10 Color Sample L5
  2. Web site: About SPDL.