Dark Gold is a dark, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #857700, which equals rgb(133, 119, 0) in RGB and hsl(54, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M11 Y100 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#857700 - RGB
133, 119, 0 - HSL
54°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
0, 11, 100, 48 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark 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 4.64:1. Its complementary color is #000D85.
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Dark Gold color codes
| HEX | #857700 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(133, 119, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 54°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 0%, 11%, 100%, 48% |
| Decimal | 8746752 |
Shades and tints of Dark Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#EBE8D5 - 100
#D6D2AA - 200
#C2BB80 - 300
#AEA455 - 400
#998E2B - 500
#857700 - 600
#6F6300 - 700
#594F00 - 800
#433C00 - 900
#2C2800 - 950
#161400
Color harmonies for Dark Gold
- Complementary
#000D85≈ Dark Blue Tone - Analogous −30°
#853500≈ Dark Cinnabar - Analogous +30°
#508500≈ Avocado - Triadic +120°
#008577≈ Teal - Triadic +240°
#770085≈ Purple - Split 150°
#005085≈ Dark Capri - Split 210°
#350085≈ Dark Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Gold | Aa | 4.53:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Dark Gold | Aa | 4.64:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dark Gold
background-color: #857700;color: #857700;background-color: rgb(133, 119, 0);background-color: hsl(54, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-gold: #857700; }class="bg-[#857700]"Colors similar to Dark Gold
- Olive
#808000 - Dark Marigold
#856A00 - Dark Yellow
#858500 - Dark Bright Yellow
#77770D - Dark Citron
#778500 - Dark Bright Gold
#776D0D - Dark Bright Citron
#6D770D - Deep Bright Amber
#9C7211 - Deep Bright Marigold
#9C8011 - Dark Lime
#6A8500 - Dark Bright Marigold
#77620D - Dark Amber
#855D00
More yellow shades
- Muted Marigold
#B29E4D - Medium Dark Dusty Marigold
#817856 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Darkest Gold
#332E00 - Very Dark Gold
#5C5300 - Deep Gold
#AD9C00 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Pure Gold
#FFE500 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Light Gold
#FFEE52
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Gold?
The HEX code for Dark Gold is #857700.
What is the RGB value of Dark Gold?
Dark Gold has an RGB value of 133, 119, 0 (rgb(133, 119, 0)). In HSL it is 54°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Gold?
Use black text on Dark Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.53:1 and black text has 4.64:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Gold?
The complementary color of Dark Gold is #000D85. Analogous colors #853500 and #508500 also pair well.