#D0B843 — Old Gold Color · Hex, RGB & Palettes

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#D0B843

≈ Old Gold

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On white

1.98:1

Fails AA

On black

8.85:1

Passes AAA

Best text on this color

Aa#1C1916(8.85:1)

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Hue50°Saturation68%Brightness82%

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Normal vision#D0B843

Protanopia#CAB433

Deuteranopia#D0BC49

Tritanopia#E0ABA0

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Palettes with this color

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Colors that go with Old Gold

Old Gold sits in the yellow family. Pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.

Savoy Blue#435BD0 Sub-Zero#43A2D0 Purple Rain#7143D0 Hot Caramel#D07143 Gin Tonic#EEEDE7 Graphite#403D31

Closest named, CSS & systems

Colour nameOld Gold#CFB53BΔE 1.0 CSS nameDarkkhaki#BDB76BΔE 7.8 Web-safe#CCCC33#CCCC33ΔE 7.9

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

Old Gold — meaning & where to use it

Old Gold is a rich, mid-toned yellow — it reads as optimistic, bright and cheerful. It's a natural fit for highlights, warnings, and youthful, upbeat brand moments. To keep it balanced, pair it with charcoal or deep purple for contrast, or soft grey to calm it down.

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