Bright Gold is a medium, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E6D119, which equals rgb(230, 209, 25) in RGB and hsl(54, 80%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M9 Y89 K10, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E6D119 - RGB
230, 209, 25 - HSL
54°, 80%, 50% - CMYK
0, 9, 89, 10 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, saturated
About Bright Gold
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 13.50:1. Its complementary color is #1A2EE6.
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Bright Gold color codes
| HEX | #E6D119 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(230, 209, 25) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 80%, 50%) |
| HSV | 54°, 89%, 90% |
| CMYK | 0%, 9%, 89%, 10% |
| Decimal | 15126809 |
Shades and tints of Bright Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBF7D9 - 100
#F7F0B2 - 200
#F3E88C - 300
#EEE066 - 400
#EAD93F - 500
#E6D119 - 600
#C0AE15 - 700
#998B11 - 800
#73690D - 900
#4D4608 - 950
#262304
Color harmonies for Bright Gold
- Complementary
#1A2EE6≈ Bright Royal - Analogous −30°
#E66B1A≈ Bright Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#94E61A≈ Bright Spring Bud - Triadic +120°
#1AE6D1≈ Bright Teal - Triadic +240°
#D11AE6≈ Bright Orchid - Split 150°
#1A94E6≈ Bright Azure - Split 210°
#6B1AE6≈ Bright Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Bright Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bright Gold | Aa | 1.56:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Bright Gold | Aa | 13.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Bright Gold
background-color: #E6D119;color: #E6D119;background-color: rgb(230, 209, 25);background-color: hsl(54, 80%, 50%);:root { --color-bright-gold: #E6D119; }class="bg-[#E6D119]"Colors similar to Bright Gold
- Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Bright Yellow
#E5E619 - Medium Dark Yellow
#D6D600 - Saffron
#F4C430 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Bright Citron
#D1E619 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Medium Light Bright Gold
#EAD83E - Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Gold
#FFD700 - Medium Light Bright Marigold
#EAC73E - Soft Yellow
#CCCC33
More yellow shades
- Palest Gold
#FFFACC - Darkest Bright Gold
#2E2A05 - Very Dark Bright Gold
#534B09 - Dark Bright Gold
#776D0D - Deep Bright Gold
#9C8E11 - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015 - Medium Light Bright Gold
#EAD83E - Light Bright Gold
#EEE063 - Pale Bright Gold
#F2E788 - Very Pale Bright Gold
#F6EEAC - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bright Gold?
The HEX code for Bright Gold is #E6D119.
What is the RGB value of Bright Gold?
Bright Gold has an RGB value of 230, 209, 25 (rgb(230, 209, 25)). In HSL it is 54°, 80%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Bright Gold?
Use black text on Bright Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 and black text has 13.50:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bright Gold?
The complementary color of Bright Gold is #1A2EE6. Analogous colors #E66B1A and #94E61A also pair well.