Buried Gold
Also known as: Credo , Golden Bass , Oldies but Goldies , Indian Maize
Buried Gold holds a medium position in the yellow range and reads as bright and alert. You'll see it used for 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Buried Gold
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.86:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.31:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Buried Gold background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Buried Gold
Buried Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buried Gold
Buried Gold triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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