#CFB53B Hex Color
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Old Gold is a warm, metallic yellow with noticeable earthy undertones. Because it creates such high contrast against black text, it works well for buttons or accent highlights where readability matters. Use this shade sparingly as a 10 percent accent, as it can overwhelm layouts in large doses. The hex code for Old Gold is #cfb53b.
Questions about Old Gold
What is the hex code for Old Gold?
Old Gold is #cfb53b. In RGB that is rgb(207, 181, 59), in HSL hsl(49, 61%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 71%, 19%.
How should I use Old Gold in my designs?
Old Gold works best as a 10 percent accent color to add visual interest without overwhelming the layout. It shines as a button color or border highlight because it maintains high contrast against standard black text for better accessibility.
What color pairings work well with Old Gold?
Is Old Gold readable on white or black?
Old Gold has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.