Old Gold
Also known as: Yellowstone , Herbal Green , Sugar Leaves , Oldies but Goldies
With its warm undertone, Old Gold (#CFB53B) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.33:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Old Gold color codes
- HEX
- #CFB53B
- RGB
- rgb(207, 181, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 181, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(49, 61%, 52%)
- HSV
- hsv(49, 71%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 71%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(74.4 0.1 62.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.4% 0.139 96.8)
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 8.1
- RAL 1012: Lemon yellow #DDAF27 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Old 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 Old 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 Old 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 2.03:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Old Gold background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Old Gold
Old Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old Gold
Old Gold triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Buried Gold #DBBC4B · ΔE 2.8
- Sulphur #CAB012 · ΔE 2.8
- Wax #DDBB33 · ΔE 3.1
- Mustard #CEB301 · ΔE 3.2
- Gold Vein #D6B956 · ΔE 3.3
- Pesto #C1B23E · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Old Gold is closest to Widowmaker .
FAQ
Old Gold FAQs
What color is Old Gold?
Old Gold is a medium yellow with the hex code #CFB53B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 49°, 61% saturation, and 52% lightness.
What is the hex code for Old Gold?
The hex code for Old Gold is #CFB53B. In RGB it's rgb(207, 181, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 71%, 19%).
What colors go well with Old Gold?
Old 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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