Gold Color – #ffd700: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The most saturated yellow that still reads as metallic. Gold color (#ffd700) can’t actually reproduce as metal on a screen, so designers lean on association: crowns, medals, and old fixtures do the heavy lifting. Pairs with black, navy, and burgundy for luxury; with cream for warmth.

Gold Color Shades
Complementary colors
Triadic colors
Tints or lighter colors
Darker colors
Analogous colors
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#ffd700
Gold Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Gold:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffd700 |
| RGB | rgb(255,215,0) |
| HSL | hsl(51,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 51, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 84, 0 |
| XYZ | 65.5, 69.9, 10 |
| LAB | 86.9, -1.9, 87.1 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 1.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 14.97 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Gold Color
#8a6f48

Dull Gold
#826a21

Yukon Gold
#aa8833

Rich Gold
#b79e78

Vintage Gold
#ae9f65

Shiny Gold
#c5b088

Green Gold
#9c9273

Mossy Gold
#c9a367

Classic Gold










