What is the hex code for Gold?

The hex code for Gold is #FFD700. In RGB that is rgb(255, 215, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(51, 100%, 50%).

What RGB values make Gold?

Gold is 255 red, 215 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(255, 215, 0).

Gold scores 1.4:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: gold directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFD700.

#FFD700

Gold is a yellow tone at #FFD700. It sits at 51 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Gold with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFF7CC

Tint 60%

#FFEF99

Tint 40%

#FFE766

Tint 20%

#FFDF33

Base

#FFD700

Shade 20%

#CCAC00

Shade 40%

#998100

Shade 60%

#665600

Shade 80%

#332B00

On white

Sample text

1.4:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

14.97:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Gold?: The hex code for Gold is #FFD700. In RGB that is rgb(255, 215, 0), and in HSL it is hsl(51, 100%, 50%).
What RGB values make Gold?: Gold is 255 red, 215 green, and 0 blue, written as rgb(255, 215, 0).
Is Gold readable as text on a white background?: Gold scores 1.4:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Gold a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: gold directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFD700.