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Gold Color Code: #FFD700
The HEX code for Gold is #FFD700. It is a medium, vivid yellow color made of 255 red, 215 green and 0 blue (HSL 51°, 100%, 50%). Black text reads best on it (14.97:1 contrast).
Gold color values
#FFD700
rgb(255, 215, 0)
hsl(51, 100%, 50%)
51, 100%, 100%
hwb(51 0% 0%)
0%, 16%, 100%, 0%
16766720
gold
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Gold?
Gold is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “gold”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 51° places it in the yellow part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 50% lightness (medium). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other yellow colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 15% of them and more saturated than 58% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.699, which makes it a very light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Gold counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.699. Black text reads best on it (14.97:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Gold
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.40:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 14.97:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Gold
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Gold
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Gold
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (14.97:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Accents on dark layouts
- Infographics and chart series
- Highlighters, badges and caution markers
- Backgrounds that need to feel bright
Gold appears in these curated palettes: Royal and Gold (Blue Color Palettes), Green and Gold (Green Color Palettes), Tropical (Vibrant Color Palettes), Citrus (Vibrant Color Palettes), Fintech (UI Color Palettes), Editorial (UI Color Palettes).
Use Gold in CSS
:root {
--color-gold: #FFD700;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-gold);
background-color: #FFD700;
border: 2px solid #FFD700;
}Questions about Gold
What is the HEX code for Gold?
Gold is #FFD700.
What is the RGB value of Gold?
The RGB value of Gold is 255, 215, 0: 255 red, 215 green and 0 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 215, 0) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Gold?
The HSL value of Gold is 51°, 100%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(51, 100%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Gold?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 16%, Y 100%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Gold a light or dark color?
Gold counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.699. Black text reads best on it (14.97:1 contrast).
How does Gold look with white text?
White text on Gold has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Gold look with black text?
Black text on Gold has a contrast ratio of 14.97:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Gold?
Vivid Blue is its complementary color, and Bright Orange sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Gold be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (14.97:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; accents on dark layouts.
How do I use Gold in CSS?
Use color: #FFD700; for text, background-color: #FFD700; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-gold: #FFD700; and reuse it with var(--color-gold).
About this color page
CSS named color (W3C CSS Color Module). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.