ColorPairLabGold hex and RGB values
The CSS keyword gold gives you #FFD700, or rgb(255, 215, 0).
CSS gold is a bright, flat yellow. Black or navy text on a gold strip can give a notice emphasis without relying on a metallic effect.
Compare black and white text
| Text / background | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #000000 / #FFD700 | 14.97:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #FFFFFF / #FFD700 | 1.40:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Black text has the higher contrast on gold: 14.97:1. The table compares both options against all four text thresholds, using the unrounded values for pass or fail.
Try gold in a layout
The CSS sample below uses black text on #FFD700. Preview a 16 px label and a 24 px heading to compare normal and large text. Swap the colors to try gold as the text color; the ratio stays the same.
.sample {
background: #FFD700;
color: #000000;
}Copy the exact color
Use the converter to copy HEX, RGB or HSL. If you edit in HSL, the final value is rounded to eight-bit sRGB so the preview and exported color agree. For text over an image, gradient or translucent layer, check the finished design separately.