Gold
Gold is a medium, vivid color from the yellow family. Hex code #FFD700.
Color codes
- CSS name
gold - HEX
#FFD700 - RGB
rgb(255 215 0) - HSL
hsl(51 100% 50%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(51, 100%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(88.7% 0.182 95.3) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%)
White text
1.40:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
14.97:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Gold in CSS and design
Gold is a medium, vivid color from the yellow family. Gold is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: gold;
color: #FFD700;
color: rgb(255 215 0);
color: hsl(51 100% 50%);For text on gold, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for gold?
#FFD700. In CSS you can also use the keyword gold, which works in every browser.
What is gold in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(255 215 0), in HSL hsl(51 100% 50%). For print, cmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on gold?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 14.97:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.40:1.
Which colors go with gold?
Its complementary color is #CFD8FC, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #FED0A3 and #BEEE59. The palette generator builds more combinations.