Codes & values
- Color Name
Gold - Color ID
KDF-C-16766720 - HEX
#FFD700 - RGB
rgb(255, 215, 0) - RGBA
rgba(255, 215, 0, 1) - HSL
hsl(51, 100%, 50%) - HSLA
hsla(51, 100%, 50%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(51, 100%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Gold?
- #FFD700
- What is Gold RGB?
- rgb(255, 215, 0)
- What is Gold HSL?
- hsl(51, 100%, 50%)
- What is Gold CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%)
What is Gold?
Gold is a curated yellow family color at #FFD700. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Gold HEX code
The HEX code for Gold is #FFD700. Paste it into CSS as color: #FFD700; or background-color: #FFD700;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (ffd700).
Gold RGB
Gold in RGB is rgb(255, 215, 0) (channels R 255, G 215, B 0). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(255, 215, 0, 1).
Gold HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(51, 100%, 50%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(51, 100%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Gold CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Gold is cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Gold
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #D5B300, #AA8F00, #806C00, #554800, #2A2400. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Gold
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #FFDE2B, #FFE455, #FFEB80, #FFF2AA, #FFF8D5. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Gold
Complementary pairing: #FFD700, #0028FF. Analogous neighbors: #FF5700, #FFD700, #A7FF00. Triadic accents: #FFD700, #00FFD7, #D700FF. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Gold color combinations
A practical combo: primary #FFD700, complementary accent #0028FF, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #FFD700, #00A7FF, #5700FF.
Gold in web design
Yellow highlights and warnings need careful contrast — prefer dark text on yellow, or use gold/amber variants for luxury without eye strain.
Gold in branding
Gold and yellow brands feel optimistic or luxurious depending on saturation — champagne gold vs traffic yellow. Contrast vs white is 1.40:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 14.97:1.
Gold as a neon accent
Gold reads neon/electric. Prefer dark backgrounds, use sparingly for logos and nightlife creatives, and verify contrast for any overlaid text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Gold?
- Gold: #FFD700.
- What is Gold RGB?
- Gold: rgb(255, 215, 0).
- What is Gold HSL?
- Gold: hsl(51, 100%, 50%).
- What is Gold CMYK?
- Gold: cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%).
- What colors go with Gold?
- Try complementary #FFD700, #0028FF or analogous #FF5700, #FFD700, #A7FF00.
- Is Gold good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.40:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.40:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 14.97:1. Complementary swatch: #FFD700, #0028FF.
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