Vegas Gold
Also known as: Spring Marsh , Almond Puff , Tarpon Green , Mack Creek
Vegas Gold holds a medium position in the yellow range and reads as cheerful and optimistic. You'll see it used for kids' apps and summer palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.96:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Vegas Gold color codes
- HEX
- #C5B358
- RGB
- rgb(197, 179, 88)
- RGBA
- rgba(197, 179, 88, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 48%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 55%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 55%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(73.1 -1.8 48.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.4% 0.114 98.3)
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: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Vegas Gold works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Vegas 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 Vegas 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 2.11:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.96:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Vegas Gold background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Vegas Gold
Vegas Gold with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vegas Gold
Vegas Gold triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pesto #C1B23E · ΔE 3.4
- Luxurious #D4B75D · ΔE 3.7
- Gold Vein #D6B956 · ΔE 3.9
- Motherland #BCB667 · ΔE 4.1
- Pickled #B3A74B · ΔE 4.1
- Brass #B5A642 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vegas Gold is closest to Widowmaker .
FAQ
Vegas Gold FAQs
What color is Vegas Gold?
Vegas Gold is a medium yellow with the hex code #C5B358. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 48% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vegas Gold?
The hex code for Vegas Gold is #C5B358. In RGB it's rgb(197, 179, 88), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 55%, 23%).
What colors go well with Vegas Gold?
Vegas 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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