All you need to know about Gold.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Gold Color Guide: Embrace the Luxurious and Regal Hue

Gold (#FFD700) shares its name and symbolism with the precious metal, representing achievement, luxury, royalty, eminence, and fortune. This opulent color also signifies generosity and compassion, and is often associated with divinity and strength in various religious contexts.

Gold: Color Symbolism and Richness

Infused with a sense of elegance, Gold (#FFD700) adds a touch of extravagance to any design, making it a popular choice for conveying opulence and grandeur.

Perfect Pairings with Gold (#FFD700)

Enhance your designs by pairing Gold with complementary hues:

Vibrant oranges (#FFA500) and yellows (#FFFF00) to create bright and stunning golden palettes

Nature-inspired greens like Emerald Green (#50C878) or rich blues such as Royal Blue (#4169e1) for a harmonious and balanced look

Combining Gold with black (#000000) results in an opulent and dramatic effect.

This classic pairing is widely used in printing techniques like foil printing to highlight and emphasize design elements.

Gold Color Specifications

Hex Code: #FFD700 - Use this regal hue for precise color matching in your design projects, ensuring a luxurious and impactful visual presence.

Color conversion

HEX
#FFD700

RGB DECIMAL
255, 215, 0

RGB PERCENTAGE
1.0, 0.8, 0.0

HSL
50.6, 1.0, 0.5, 1.0

HSV
50.6, 1.0, 1.0

CMYK
0.0, 0.2, 1.0, 0.0

LAB
86.9, -1.9, 87.1

NUMBER
16766720

LUMINANCE
0.70

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