What color is Metallic Gold?
Metallic gold is a warm, medium-yellow tone with a subtle sheen that suggests polished metal, hex #D3AF37, close to the surface of a raw honeycomb. It sits deeper than bright yellow and carries a slightly muted, earthy quality that makes it feel grounded rather than flashy.
What is the meaning of the color Metallic Gold?
The color takes its cues from gold the metal, prized across ancient civilizations from Egypt to Mesoamerica as a symbol of divine power and wealth. By the medieval period, gold pigment and gold leaf were used extensively in illuminated manuscripts and religious iconography across Europe, codifying the color’s association with prestige. The luxury goods industry adopted the shade formally in the 20th century, with brands such as Rolex using metallic gold in product design and packaging to signal premium quality. The U.S. Recording Industry Association of America certified its first gold record award in 1958, giving the color a lasting institutional link to achievement.
What colors go with Metallic Gold?
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Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #D3AF37 |
color: #D3AF37;
|
| RGB | 211, 175, 55 |
color: rgb(211, 175, 55);
|
| RGB Percentage | 83%, 69%, 22% |
color: rgb(83%, 69%, 22%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 17%, 74%, 17% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 46°, 64%, 52% |
color: hsl(46, 64%, 52%);
|
| HSV | 46°, 74%, 83% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 42, 7, 40 |
color: lab(42% 7 40);
|
| Decimal | 13872951 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.metallic-gold {
color: #D3AF37;
}
$metallic-gold: #D3AF37;
rgb(211, 175, 55)