New Gold
Also known as: Golden Week, Golden Relic, Aurora, Portica
With its warm undertone, New Gold (#EAD151) comes across as cheerful and optimistic. Designers reach for it in summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.74:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
New Gold color codes
- HEX
- #EAD151
- RGB
- rgb(234, 209, 81)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 209, 81, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 78%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 65%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 65%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(84.2 -1.4 64.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.9% 0.147 98.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 4.2 · 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 New 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 New Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from New 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 1.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.74:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a New Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring New Gold
New Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of New Gold
New Gold triad
Similar colors
- Aurora#EBD147 · ΔE 1.0
- Venus#EED053 · ΔE 1.4
- Sandstorm#ECD540 · ΔE 2.2
- Anna Banana#F5D547 · ΔE 2.5
- Lemon Zest#F9D857 · ΔE 2.8
- Minions#F3DD51 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of New Gold is closest to Icy Plains.
New Gold FAQs
What color is New Gold?
New Gold is a medium yellow with the hex code #EAD151. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 78% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for New Gold?
The hex code for New Gold is #EAD151. In RGB it's rgb(234, 209, 81), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 65%, 8%).
What colors go well with New Gold?
New 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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