Gold Color (#ffd700)
Gold is a beautiful, luxurious color often associated with wealth, success, and power. In terms of hex code, gold is represented by #ffd700. Gold has an ancient origin and is found in many cultures as a sign of status and prosperity.
It has also been used to make jewelry, coins, decorations, and art throughout the ages. Gold is increasingly being used in technology such as computers, phones, and space exploration due to its ability to reflect light and resist corrosion. While it can be pricey to use in production or manufacturing processes, it is still regarded as a high-quality material due to its durability and aesthetic appeal. Gold has been prized for its warm hue that conveys feelings of optimism and cheerfulness, which is why it's often chosen as the color of celebration.
From adorning palaces walls with gold-leafed paint to decorating clothes with golden thread embroidery, this precious metal continues to be highly sought after for its beauty, rarity, malleability, luster, electrical conductivity, and resistance to tarnishing.
In the RGB color space, the color Gold has the values (255, 215, 0), being composed of 100.0% Red (R), 84.3% Green (G), and 0.0% Blue (B).
In the HSL color space, the color Gold has a hue of 50 degrees, a saturation of 100.0% and a lightness of 50.0%.
In the CMYK color space, Gold is composed of 0 parts of Cyan (C), 16 parts of Magenta (M), 100 parts of Yellow (Y), and 0 parts of Black (K).
Gold Color Codes
| Value | CSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | ffd700 | #ffd700 |
| RGB | 255, 215, 0 | rgb(255, 215, 0) |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 84.3%, 0.0% | rgb(100.0%, 84.3%, 0.0%) |
| RGB 0-1 | 1.0000, 0.8431, 0.0000 | color(srgb 1.0000 0.8431 0.0000)CSS 4 |
| HSL | 50°, 100.0%, 50.0% | hsl(50, 100.0%, 50.0%) |
| CMYK | 0, 16, 100, 0 | |
| LAB (D50) | 87.47, 2.91, 86.55 | lab(87.47 2.91 86.55)CSS 4 |
| LCH (D50) | 87.47, 86.60, 88.07° | lch(87.47 86.60 88.07)CSS 4 |
| OKLAB | 0.8868, -0.0169, 0.1814 | oklab(0.8868 -0.0169 0.1814)CSS 4 |
| OKLCH | 0.8868, 0.1822, 95.33° | oklch(0.8868 0.1822 95.33)CSS 4 |
| XYZ (D50) | 0.6978, 0.7096, 0.0799 | color(xyz-d50 0.6978 0.7096 0.0799)CSS 4 |
| XYZ (D65) | 0.6554, 0.6986, 0.1003 | color(xyz-d65 0.6554 0.6986 0.1003)CSS 4 |
Gold Color Harmonies
Analogous Palette
Analogous color harmonies are created using three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. For Gold (#ffd900) the analogous colors are Molten Core (#ff5900) and Wolf Lichen (#a6ff00). These harmonies often have a calm, relaxed feeling and can be used to create a sense of unity in a design.
Complementary Palette
One of the most popular color schemes in art and design is the complementary color scheme. This color scheme makes use of two colors that sit opposite of each other on the color wheel, such as blue and orange, red and green, or purple and yellow. The color opposite to Gold (#ffd900) is Is It Cold (#0026ff). By using contrasting colors, this scheme can create a dynamic and eye-catching look.
Split-Complementary Palette
Split-complementary color harmony is created when one color is combined with the two colors on either side of its complementary color. The two split-complementary colors forGold (#ffd900) are Protoss Pylon (#00a6ff) and Han Purple (#5900ff). This type of color scheme is often used in interior design because it is both visually appealing and harmonious.
Double Split-Complementary Palette
Double split-complementary color harmony is a color scheme that consists of two pairs of colors that are complementary to each other. The first pair consists of the main colorMolten Core (#ff5900) and its complement Wolf Lichen (#a6ff00), while the second pair consists of the two colors adjacent to the main color's complement: Protoss Pylon (#00a6ff) and Han Purple (#5900ff). This type of color harmony is often used in art and design to create a sense of balance and visual interest.
Rectangle Palette
Rectangle color harmony is a color scheme based on the rectangular shape. It is made up of four colors: two complementary colors: Gold (#ffd900) and Is It Cold (#0026ff), a split-complementary color: Green Screen (#26ff00), and an analogous color: Psychedelic Purple (#d900ff). This type of color scheme is often used in web design and advertising. The rectangular shape helps to create a sense of balance and stability, while the four colors provide a wide range of options for creating an eye-catching design.
Triadic Palette
Triadic color harmony is a color scheme that uses three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel. For Gold (#ffd900) the two colors that form a triadic color scheme are Ice Ice Baby (#00ffd9) and Psychedelic Purple (#d900ff). To create a triadic color scheme, you can either choose three colors that are evenly spaced on the color wheel or you can choose two colors and then find the third color that is equidistant from them. Triadic color schemes are often used in art and design because they are both visually pleasing and harmonious.
Tetradic Palette
Tetradic color harmony is created when four colors that are equidistant from each other on the color wheel are used together. For Gold (#ffd900) the three colors that form a tetradic color scheme are Cathode Green (#00ff59), Is It Cold (#0026ff) andShocking Pink (#ff00a6). This type of harmony is often used in menswear, as it can create a strong and masculine look. Done well, tetradic color harmony can create a bold and stylish look.
Tints, Shades & Tones of Gold Color
Tints, shades, and tones can be used to create unique effects in art and design. By using tints, shades, and tones, you can add depth and dimension to your work.
Tints
A tint is a lightened color, achieved by adding white. This can create a softer, more delicate look.
Shades
A shade is a darkened color, achieved by adding black. This can create a richer, more dramatic look.
Tones
A tone is a muted color, achieved by adding gray. This can create a more subtle, sophisticated look.