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Gold

Hex Code #F4E006

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F4E006, historically referred to as Gold, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 96% red, 88% green, and 2% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 244, Green: 224, and Blue: 6. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F4E006. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 55°, a saturation of 95%, and a lightness index of 49%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 96%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F4E006 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)244, 224, 6
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)55°, 95%, 49%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)55°, 98%, 96%
CSS Valuergb(244, 224, 6)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.35:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background15.51:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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