Gold Rush
Also known as: Medallion, Waves of Grain, Mustard Seed Beige, Antiquity
Gold Rush brings a playful and vibrant feel to any palette. This soft orange is a natural fit for friendly UI accents and children's products. Gold Rush plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.14:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Gold Rush color codes
- HEX
- #C4A777
- RGB
- rgb(196, 167, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(196, 167, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 39%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 39%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(70.2 6.0 29.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.3% 0.072 79.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Gold Rush works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Gold Rush
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Gold Rush 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 2.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.14:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Gold Rush background: #000000
Palettes featuring Gold Rush
Gold Rush with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gold Rush
Gold Rush triad
Similar colors
- Medallion#C3A679 · ΔE 0.8
- Toupe#C7AC7D · ΔE 1.5
- Pony#C6AA81 · ΔE 2.1
- Fawn#CFAF7B · ΔE 2.6
- Curry Sauce#BE9E6F · ΔE 2.7
- Croissant#C4AB86 · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gold Rush is closest to Old World.
Gold Rush FAQs
What color is Gold Rush?
Gold Rush is a medium orange with the hex code #C4A777. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 39% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gold Rush?
The hex code for Gold Rush is #C4A777. In RGB it's rgb(196, 167, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 39%, 23%).
What colors go well with Gold Rush?
Gold Rush pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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