#FFD700
Yellow family

Gold

Also known as: luxurious · radiant · opulent · vibrant · rich
Hex #FFD700
RGB rgb(255, 215, 0)
HSL hsl(51°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK 0 · 16 · 100 · 0
CSS gold
RAL RAL 1023 · Traffic Yellow
NCS S 0540-G90Y

RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Gold.

In Western cultures, gold represents wealth, success, and achievement, often associated with awards like the Olympic gold medal. Conversely, in some Eastern traditions, gold is linked to prosperity and good fortune, signifying abundance and happiness.

The term 'gold' comes from the Old English 'geolu', meaning yellow, and has been used since at least 700 AD to describe the color of the metal. Ancient Egyptians revered gold, using it extensively in jewelry and burial artifacts, believing it symbolized immortality and divine energy.

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Similar colors

The closest colors to Gold by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Gold by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #857000
-30% #A38A00
-20% #C2A300
-10% #E0BD00
BASE #FFD700
+15% #FFDC1F
+30% #FFE13D
+50% #FFE55C
+70% #FFEA7A

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Gold on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Gold.

#FFD700
#8B4513
#F5F5F5
#C0C0C0
#FFDAB9

Golden Elegance

Warm Luxury
#FFD700
#FF8C00
#FFFFFF
#A52A2A
#D2B48C

Autumn Glow

Cozy Warmth
#FFD700
#4B0082
#E0E0E0
#000000
#FF6347

Royal Radiance

Majestic Contrast

Used by

Brands and institutions known for using Gold.

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