Gold — #FFD700 HEX Color

#FFD700rgb(255, 215, 0)

About Gold

Gold (#FFD700) is a warm, mid, vivid yellow tone with a hue of 51°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for highlights and friendly designs and conveys a cheerful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.40:1, while on black it reaches 14.97:1 — so prefer black text when using #FFD700 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FFD700

RGBrgb(255, 215, 0)

HSLhsl(51°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 16%, 100%, 0%)

CIELABLab(86.9, -1.9, 87.1)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.40:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

14.97:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #FFD700 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FFD700;

color: #FFD700;

border: 2px solid #FFD700;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #0028ff);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #ffd700;
  --color-primary-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
  --color-primary-hsl: 51, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FFD700?

Color #FFD700 is commonly known as Gold. It is a warm, mid, vivid yellow tone.

Is #FFD700 a warm or cool color?

Gold (#FFD700) is a warm color. With a hue of 51°, it falls in the yellow family.

What colors go well with #FFD700?

Colors that pair well with Gold (#FFD700) include its complementary color (#0028FF), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous yellow tones for harmonious palettes.