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COLOR FIELD NOTES

Gold
#ffd700

Color names, HEX, RGB, HSL or OKLCH. No account needed.

Selected color · sRGB#ffd700
The numbers behind the color · RGB / HSL / OKLCH
HEX
#ffd700
RGB
rgb(255, 215, 0)
HSL
hsl(50.59, 100%, 50%)
OKLCH
oklch(0.88677107 0.18218604 95.330493)

What makes this color different?

The CSS color gold is a flat yellow-gold sRGB value. It does not contain the reflections, texture or changing highlights that make a physical surface look metallic.

This HEX also has a CSS keyword name.

Better together.

Complementary

Two colors, 180° apart. A clear contrast across the HSL color wheel.

Analogous

Neighbors at −30°, 0° and +30°. A close-knit family of hues.

Triadic

Three hues at 0°, 120° and 240°. An evenly spaced triangle on the HSL wheel.

A practical design example

Use a small gold area for a milestone marker, an award label or a dark report cover accent. On a bright surface, use dark text and a distinct boundary when the gold shape is interactive.

Design advice is context-dependent. It is separate from the numeric calculations.

What to check before using it

A yellow-gold badge with white lettering can have poor text contrast. A shiny gradient can make the darkest and lightest parts behave differently, so inspect every area behind text.

Make it readable. / CSS
Contrast ratio · #ffd700
Selected colorContrast ratioNormal text · AA
Black14.97:1Pass
White1.40:1Below target

CSS you can use

.color-surface {
  background: #ffd700;
  color: #000000;
}

Questions and direct answers

What are the values of #ffd700?

#ffd700 is rgb(255, 215, 0), hsl(50.59, 100%, 50%), and oklch(0.88677107 0.18218604 95.330493). These values are calculated from the same opaque sRGB color.

Which text color is more readable on #ffd700?

Black has 14.97:1 contrast and white has 1.40:1. Of these two, Black has the higher contrast. Normal-text AA requires at least 4.5:1.

How is the complementary palette calculated?

The engine rotates HSL hue by 180° and keeps saturation and lightness. For this color the result is #ffd700, #0028ff. Achromatic colors stay neutral.

Will #ffd700 print like metallic gold?

No. A screen color code describes a flat color. Metallic ink, foil and material reflections require separate production choices and cannot be specified by this HEX alone.

Related colors

Black#000000Terracotta#d86b4dFlame orange#ff5733
Explore this color in the studio

02 / COLOR COMPANIONS

Better together.

Find a different perspective on your color with a little color theory.

#ffd700

The base color is the anchor. Locks and the base color stay unchanged.

Export palette CSS

Neighbors at −30°, 0° and +30°. A close-knit family of hues.

01COMPANION
#ff5700rgb(255, 87, 0)oklch(0.67806676 0.21592444 39.294098)
Contrast ratio: 6.62:1
02BASE
#ffd700rgb(255, 215, 0)oklch(0.88677107 0.18218604 95.330493)
Contrast ratio: 14.97:1
03COMPANION
#a8ff00rgb(168, 255, 0)oklch(0.9092937 0.24547729 130.203949)
Contrast ratio: 16.97:1
HSL / Analogous
Color values & advanced tools

Selected color / #FFD700

The numbers behind the color

One color, four ways to describe it.

HEX
#ffd700
RGB
rgb(255, 215, 0)
HSL
hsl(50.59, 100%, 50%)
OKLCH
oklch(0.88677107 0.18218604 95.330493)
Hue
50.59°
Saturation
100.00%
Lightness
50.00%
Where this harmony might work

Design suggestions below are subjective. Hue angles and contrast ratios are calculated facts.

Suggested use
Editorial pages, lifestyle brands and calm interfaces.
Strength
Neighboring hues create a related visual rhythm.
Considerations
Similar hues can blur boundaries; add labels and neutral spacing.
Design example
Use the middle hue for a hero panel and its neighbors for decorative cards.
OKLCH · Perceptual adjustments

Adjust lightness and chroma of unlocked companions in OKLCH. HSL hue spacing can change. Preview the result before applying.

Current palette
Adjusted preview

Colors needing sRGB chroma reduction: 2

The base color is the anchor. Locks and the base color stay unchanged.

Compare with the original HSL harmony

These are the unedited theory colors. Compare their HEX and OKLCH values with the edited palette above.

#ff5700oklch(0.67806676 0.21592444 39.294098)#ffd700oklch(0.88677107 0.18218604 95.330493)#a8ff00oklch(0.9092937 0.24547729 130.203949)
Palette CSS
:root {
  --palette-1: #ff5700;
  --palette-2: #ffd700;
  --palette-3: #a8ff00;
}
Live design preview

03 / IN CONTEXT

Put it into perspective.

Real CSS. Your colors. A small glimpse of what comes next.

Palette role mapping

Rendered text pair #000000 / #ffd700 · 14.97:1

your-next-idea.design
FORM & FIELDIndependent ideas. Considered colors.
STUDIO FOR EVERYDAY IDEAS

Room for a fresh perspective.

Thoughtfully made things start with a little curiosity.

Discover the collection

The palette text/background pair is below normal-text AA.

#a8ff00 / #ffd700 · 1.13:1 · Normal text · AA

Suggested text color: #000000 (14.97:1).

Displayed text contrast: 14.97:1 · Accessible text alternatives affect only the preview. Your palette stays unchanged.

The tested pair is used on colored buttons, cards, KPIs and slide bands. Other template text uses #262a23 (13.18:1) or #55594f (6.47:1) on #f6f3ec. Charts have numbered labels. This is not a complete accessibility audit.

Text contrast checker

Accessibility / WCAG AA

Make it readable.

Check the selected color against your text or background color.

Suggested text color: #000000 · 21.00:1

AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. This checks color contrast, not full WCAG compliance.

Aa

Color should be seen. Words should be read.

#ffd700 / #ffffff
Contrast ratio1.40:1
  • Normal text · AABelow target
  • Large text · AABelow target
  • Normal text · AAABelow target
  • Large text · AAABelow target

A little theory. A lot to explore.

PALUNEXA rotates hues on the HSL color wheel and keeps saturation and lightness unchanged. Monochromatic palettes vary lightness instead. Harmony is a starting point for design, not a guarantee of aesthetic fit.

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