Shiny Gold Color – #ae9f65: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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Shiny gold reads as a warm, muted antique gold rather than a mirror shine, since screens can’t render real metallic sparkle. The shiny gold color is the shade of an old coin or a brass fitting. Use shiny gold #ae9f65 to add warmth and a hint of luxury to dark backgrounds.

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Shiny Gold Color Codes and Information
Complete breakdown of the color Shiny Gold:
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ae9f65 |
| RGB | rgb(174,159,101) |
| HSL | hsl(48,31.1%,53.9%) |
| CMYK | 0, 9, 42, 32 |
| HSV | 48, 42, 68 |
| RGB % | 68, 62, 40 |
| XYZ | 32.2, 34.7, 17.3 |
| LAB | 65.5, -2.9, 32.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 42% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Against White (#ffffff) | 2.64 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Against Black (#000000) | 7.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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