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Discover the opulence of gold

The color gold takes its name from the precious metal and embodies luxury, affluence and power. It combines warmth and sophistication to evoke a sense of exclusivity.

A closer look at the color gold

Gold stands as one of humanity's most revered colors, representing wealth, achievement, and divinity across cultures and civilizations. Throughout history, gold has played a central role in religious iconography. Ancient civilizations associated it with sun deities, while Renaissance paintings depicted religious figures with gilded backgrounds to represent their divine essence. In contemporary design, luxury brands use gold accents to add a premium feeling and enhance perceived value. This precious metallic hue symbolizes excellence and success, and evokes feelings of abundance and optimism.

Gold's digital representation varies across color systems. In RGB, which is used for digital displays, pure gold registers as R: 255, G: 215, B: 0 and uses the hex code #FFD700. For print applications, CMYK values approximate gold as C: 0%, M: 15%, Y: 100%, K: 0%. Metallic gold effects in printing often require special inks or foiling techniques. Modern designers can choose various gold shades, from pale champagne (hex #F7E7CE) to deeper antique gold (hex #CFB53B), each offering unique aesthetic qualities and applications.

Other related colors to gold:

Gold color values

HEX

#FFD700

CMYK

0, 15, 100, 0

RGB

255, 215, 0

HSL

51°, 100, 50

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