Pure Gold is a medium, vivid shade in the yellow color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFE500, which equals rgb(255, 229, 0) in RGB and hsl(54, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M10 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFE500 - RGB
255, 229, 0 - HSL
54°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 10, 100, 0 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Pure 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 16.46:1. Its complementary color is #0019FF.
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Pure Gold color codes
| HEX | #FFE500 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 229, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(54, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 54°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 10%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16770304 |
Shades and tints of Pure Gold
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFBD5 - 100
#FFF6AA - 200
#FFF280 - 300
#FFEE55 - 400
#FFE92B - 500
#FFE500 - 600
#D5BF00 - 700
#AA9900 - 800
#807300 - 900
#554C00 - 950
#2B2600
Color harmonies for Pure Gold
- Complementary
#0019FF≈ Blue - Analogous −30°
#FF6600≈ Pumpkin - Analogous +30°
#99FF00≈ Pure Apple - Triadic +120°
#00FFE6≈ Cyan - Triadic +240°
#E600FF≈ Pure Orchid - Split 150°
#0099FF≈ Dodger Blue - Split 210°
#6600FF≈ Pure Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Pure Gold
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pure Gold | Aa | 1.28:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pure Gold | Aa | 16.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pure Gold
background-color: #FFE500;color: #FFE500;background-color: rgb(255, 229, 0);background-color: hsl(54, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-pure-gold: #FFE500; }class="bg-[#FFE500]"Colors similar to Pure Gold
- Gold
#FFD700 - Lemon
#FFF700 - Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Yellow
#FFFF00 - Bright Yellow
#E5E619 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Pure Citron
#E6FF00 - Bright Gold
#E6D119 - Citron
#DFFF00 - Amber
#FFBF00 - Medium Dark Yellow
#D6D600
More yellow shades
- Very Pale Dusty Marigold
#DAD7C8 - Darkest Gold
#332E00 - Very Dark Gold
#5C5300 - Dark Gold
#857700 - Deep Gold
#AD9C00 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Medium Light Gold
#FFEA29 - Light Gold
#FFEE52 - Pale Gold
#FFF27A - Very Pale Gold
#FFF6A3 - Palest Gold
#FFFACC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pure Gold?
The HEX code for Pure Gold is #FFE500.
What is the RGB value of Pure Gold?
Pure Gold has an RGB value of 255, 229, 0 (rgb(255, 229, 0)). In HSL it is 54°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Pure Gold?
Use black text on Pure Gold. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 and black text has 16.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pure Gold?
The complementary color of Pure Gold is #0019FF. Analogous colors #FF6600 and #99FF00 also pair well.