Faint Gold
Also known as: Main Mast Gold, Sahara, Kalliene Yellow, Hidden Tribe
Expect cheerful and optimistic associations from Faint Gold — a rich yellow well suited to summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Faint Gold maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.21:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Faint Gold color codes
- HEX
- #B59410
- RGB
- rgb(181, 148, 16)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 148, 16, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 84%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 91%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 91%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(63.0 4.5 63.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.8% 0.135 92.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 1027 — Curry#A77F0E · ΔE 7.3 · 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 Faint Gold works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Faint Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Faint 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 2.91:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.21:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Faint Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring Faint Gold
Faint Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Faint Gold
Faint Gold triad
Similar colors
- Rapeseed#C19A13 · ΔE 2.8
- Nugget#BC9229 · ΔE 3.8
- Lucky#AB9A1C · ΔE 4.8
- Retro Vibe#CB9711 · ΔE 5.7
- Honey#AE8934 · ΔE 6.1
- Rich Gold#AA8833 · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Faint Gold is closest to Perrywinkle.
Faint Gold FAQs
What color is Faint Gold?
Faint Gold is a dark yellow with the hex code #B59410. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 84% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Faint Gold?
The hex code for Faint Gold is #B59410. In RGB it's rgb(181, 148, 16), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 91%, 29%).
What colors go well with Faint Gold?
Faint 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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