Old Gold
Also known as: Yellowstone, Herbal Green, Sugar Leaves, Oldies but Goldies
Part of the yellow family, Old Gold pairs a medium base with a cheerful and optimistic presence — ideal for highlights and warnings and cheerful branding. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Old Gold
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.03:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.33:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Old Gold background: #000000
Palettes featuring Old Gold
Old Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Old Gold
Old Gold triad
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.
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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