Brilliant Gold color: hex code #F0DBAA
Brilliant Gold has the hex code #F0DBAA. It is a light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 94.1% red, 85.9% green and 66.7% blue (240, 219, 170).
Its hue angle is 42°, with 70% saturation and 80% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 29% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.42:1).
Brilliant Gold (#F0DBAA) color codes
| HEX | #F0DBAA | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 219, 170) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(94.1%, 85.9%, 66.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 70%, 80%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(42, 29%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 9%, 29%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.01, 0, 26.77) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.01, 26.77, 89.99) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(68.523, 72.093, 48.328) | |
| Decimal | 15784874 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Brilliant Gold, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F0DBAA | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F0DBAA as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.36:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F0DBAA looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7d9a7Protanopia
no red cones#ecdfabDeuteranopia
no green cones#fbd3ceTritanopia
no blue cones#ddddddAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f0dbaa; }
.text { color: #f0dbaa; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f0dbaa; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(240 219 170 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f0dbaa, #e2f0aa); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Wheat.
See #F0DBAA on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F0DBAA?
- #F0DBAA is a light, moderate orange known as Brilliant Gold. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Brilliant Gold?
- The RGB value is 240, 219, 170: 240 red, 219 green and 170 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Brilliant Gold?
- The complementary color is #AABFF0, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F0DBAA?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.42:1 and white text 1.36:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.