Gold colour (#FFD700)
Gold is medium a yellow with hex code #FFD700, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 215, 0; in HSL 51°, 100%, 50%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Gold colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Gold in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFD700 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 215, 0) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.843, 0.000 |
| HSL | hsl(51, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 16%, 100%, 0% |
| CSS | color: gold; |
Shades and tints of Gold
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#fff7cc | #fff099 | #ffe866 | #ffe033 | #ffd900 | #ccad00 | #998200 | #665700 | #332b00 |
Colours that go with Gold
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #0026ff | |
| Triadic | #00ffd9 | #d900ff |
| Analogous | #a6ff00 | #ff5900 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| yellow | #ffff00 | close |
| orange | #ffa500 | close |
| goldenrod | #daa520 | close |
| darkorange | #ff8c00 | close |
| greenyellow | #adff2f | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Gold against white is 1.4:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 14.97:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Gold background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Gold?
#FFD700.
What is Gold in RGB?
rgb(255, 215, 0).
What colour is complementary to Gold?
#0026ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.