Faint Gold
Also known as: Main Mast Gold , Sahara , Kalliene Yellow , Hidden Tribe
As a rich take on yellow, Faint Gold carries cheerful and optimistic energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Faint 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 Faint 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 2.91:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.21:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Faint Gold background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Faint Gold
Faint Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Faint Gold
Faint Gold triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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