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Gold

Hex Code #FEDD06

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FEDD06, 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 100% red, 87% green, and 2% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 254, Green: 221, and Blue: 6. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FEDD06. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 52°, a saturation of 99%, and a lightness index of 51%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 100%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FEDD06 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)254, 221, 6
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)52°, 99%, 51%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)52°, 98%, 100%
CSS Valuergb(254, 221, 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 Background15.56:1
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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