What color is Gold?
Gold is a warm, deep yellow with a rich, slightly orange tone, hex #EFBF04, close to the color of raw wildflower honey. It has a brightness that feels heavy rather than pale, giving it a dense, saturated quality.
What is the meaning of the color Gold?
Ancient Egyptians associated gold with the sun god Ra, and the color became a symbol of divine power in Egyptian art and burial practice as far back as 3000 BCE. As trade routes expanded, gold pigment and gilding spread into Byzantine religious painting, where it was used to represent sacred light in icons throughout the 6th to 15th centuries. The color entered formal heraldry under the term “or” in medieval Europe, codified in documented blazon rules by the 13th century. Veuve Clicquot registered its distinctive gold label in the 19th century, anchoring the color to luxury goods in a way that has shaped commercial packaging ever since.
What colors go with Gold?
Colors that pair well with Gold include:
Deep Navy: sharp, elegant contrast
Forest Green: rich, earthy balance
Burgundy: warm, jewel-toned depth
Ivory: soft, understated warmth
Charcoal: bold, grounding neutral
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #EFBF04 |
color: #EFBF04;
|
| RGB | 239, 191, 4 |
color: rgb(239, 191, 4);
|
| RGB Percentage | 94%, 75%, 2% |
color: rgb(94%, 75%, 2%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 98%, 6% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 48°, 97%, 48% |
color: hsl(48, 97%, 48%);
|
| HSV | 48°, 98%, 94% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 38, 10, 62 |
color: lab(38% 10 62);
|
| Decimal | 15712004 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.gold {
color: #EFBF04;
}
$gold: #EFBF04;
rgb(239, 191, 4)