#BF8621 — Gothic Gold Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#BF8621

≈ Gothic Gold

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On white

3.16:1

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On black

5.54:1

Passes AA

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Aa#1C1916(5.54:1)

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Hue38°Saturation83%Brightness75%

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Gothic Gold

Gothic Gold sits in the orange family. Pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

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Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameGothic Gold#BB852FΔE 1.9 CSS nameDarkgoldenrod#B8860BΔE 3.1 Web-safe#CC9933#CC9933ΔE 5.9

Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.

Gothic Gold — meaning & where to use it

Gothic Gold is a rich, mid-toned orange — it reads as warm, friendly and inviting. It's a natural fit for lifestyle, wellness and playful consumer brands, and cheerful call-to-action buttons. To keep it balanced, pair it with teal, cool blues or cream and sand for a soft, earthy scheme.

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