Deep Dusty Gold is a medium-dark, muted shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #686545, which equals rgb(104, 101, 69) in RGB and hsl(55, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M3 Y34 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#686545 - RGB
104, 101, 69 - HSL
55°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
0, 3, 34, 59 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep Dusty 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.94:1. Its complementary color is #454868.
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Deep Dusty Gold color codes
| HEX | #686545 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(104, 101, 69) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 55°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 0%, 3%, 34%, 59% |
| Decimal | 6841669 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E6E5E0 - 100
#CDCCC1 - 200
#B4B2A2 - 300
#9A9883 - 400
#817F64 - 500
#686545 - 600
#57543A - 700
#45432E - 800
#343323 - 900
#232217 - 950
#11110C
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Gold
- Complementary
#454868≈ Deep Dusty Royal - Analogous −30°
#685445≈ Deep Dusty Persimmon - Analogous +30°
#5A6845≈ Deep Dusty Apple - Triadic +120°
#456865≈ Deep Dusty Cyan - Triadic +240°
#654568≈ Deep Dusty Magenta - Split 150°
#455A68≈ Deep Dusty Cerulean - Split 210°
#544568≈ Deep Dusty Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Gold | Aa | 5.94:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Gold | Aa | 3.54:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Gold
background-color: #686545;color: #686545;background-color: rgb(104, 101, 69);background-color: hsl(55, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-gold: #686545; }class="bg-[#686545]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Gold
- Deep Dusty Yellow
#686845 - Deep Dusty Citron
#656845 - Deep Dusty Marigold
#686145 - Deep Dusty Lime
#616845 - Deep Dusty Amber
#685E45 - Deep Dusty Chartreuse
#5E6845 - Deep Dusty Tangerine
#685A45 - Deep Dusty Spring Bud
#5A6845 - Deep Dusty Apple
#576845 - Deep Dusty Orange
#685745 - Warm Gray 35
#615951 - Deep Dusty Fern
#536845
More yellow shades
- Light Muted Gold
#CBC486 - Pale Muted Gold
#D7D2A2 - Very Pale Muted Gold
#E3E0BF - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Very Dark Dusty Gold
#373525 - Dark Dusty Gold
#504D35 - Medium Dark Dusty Gold
#817C56 - Dusty Gold
#999466 - Medium Light Dusty Gold
#A9A57E - Light Dusty Gold
#BAB697 - Pale Dusty Gold
#CAC7AF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Gold?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Gold is #686545.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Gold?
Deep Dusty Gold has an RGB value of 104, 101, 69 (rgb(104, 101, 69)). In HSL it is 55°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Gold?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.94:1 and black text has 3.54:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Gold?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Gold is #454868. Analogous colors #685445 and #5A6845 also pair well.