Buried Gold
Also known as: Credo, Golden Bass, Oldies but Goldies, Indian Maize
Buried Gold is a medium, lively yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.31:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Buried Gold color codes
- HEX
- #DBBC4B
- RGB
- rgb(219, 188, 75)
- RGBA
- rgba(219, 188, 75, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 67%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 66%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 66%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(77.4 2.4 59.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.1% 0.135 93.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 1012 — Lemon yellow#DDAF27 · ΔE 5.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Buried Gold works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Buried Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buried Gold by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.86:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buried Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buried Gold
Buried Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buried Gold
Buried Gold triad
Similar colors
- Gold Vein#D6B956 · ΔE 2.0
- Wax#DDBB33 · ΔE 2.4
- Old Gold#CFB53B · ΔE 2.8
- Luxurious#D4B75D · ΔE 3.3
- Buzz#F0C641 · ΔE 4.4
- Haystack#CFAC47 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buried Gold is closest to Widowmaker.
Buried Gold FAQs
What color is Buried Gold?
Buried Gold is a medium yellow with the hex code #DBBC4B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 67% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buried Gold?
The hex code for Buried Gold is #DBBC4B. In RGB it's rgb(219, 188, 75), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 66%, 14%).
What colors go well with Buried Gold?
Buried Gold pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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