Deep Gold is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD9C00, which equals rgb(173, 156, 0) in RGB and hsl(54, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M10 Y100 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD9C00 - RGB
173, 156, 0 - HSL
54°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 10, 100, 32 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.53:1. Its complementary color is #0011AD.
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Deep Gold color codes
| HEX | #AD9C00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 156, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 54°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 10%, 100%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11377664 |
Shades and tints of Deep Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1EFD5 - 100
#E4DEAA - 200
#D6CE80 - 300
#C8BD55 - 400
#BBAD2B - 500
#AD9C00 - 600
#908200 - 700
#736800 - 800
#574E00 - 900
#3A3400 - 950
#1D1A00
Color harmonies for Deep Gold
- Complementary
#0011AD≈ Deep Blue - Analogous −30°
#AD4500≈ Rust - Analogous +30°
#68AD00≈ Deep Apple - Triadic +120°
#00AD9C≈ Deep Turquoise - Triadic +240°
#9C00AD≈ Deep Purple - Split 150°
#0068AD≈ Deep Capri - Split 210°
#4500AD≈ Deep Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Gold | Aa | 2.79:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Deep Gold | Aa | 7.53:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Deep Gold
background-color: #AD9C00;color: #AD9C00;background-color: rgb(173, 156, 0);background-color: hsl(54, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-gold: #AD9C00; }class="bg-[#AD9C00]"Colors similar to Deep Gold
- Deep Marigold
#AD8B00 - Deep Yellow
#ADAD00 - Deep Bright Yellow
#9C9C11 - Deep Citron
#9CAD00 - Medium Dark Bright Marigold
#C19F15 - Deep Bright Gold
#9C8E11 - Dark Goldenrod
#B8860B - Medium Dark Bright Amber
#C18D15 - Deep Bright Citron
#8E9C11 - Medium Dark Bright Gold
#C1B015 - Deep Lime
#8BAD00 - Medium Dark Soft Gold
#AB9F2B
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Marigold
#817856 - Dusty Marigold
#998F66 - Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Darkest Gold
#332E00 - Very Dark Gold
#5C5300 - Dark Gold
#857700 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Pure Gold
#FFE500 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Light Gold
#FFEE52 - Pale Gold
#FFF27A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Gold?
The HEX code for Deep Gold is #AD9C00.
What is the RGB value of Deep Gold?
Deep Gold has an RGB value of 173, 156, 0 (rgb(173, 156, 0)). In HSL it is 54°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Gold?
Use black text on Deep Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 and black text has 7.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Gold?
The complementary color of Deep Gold is #0011AD. Analogous colors #AD4500 and #68AD00 also pair well.