Cool Gold
A versatile medium neutral.
#FF9C00
rgb(255, 156, 0)
Color formats
HEX
#FF9C00
RGB
rgb(255, 156, 0)
HSL
hsl(36.7, 100%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(36.7, 100%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 38.8%, 100%, 0%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Cool Gold.
Lightest
#FFEBCC
Lighter
#FFC466
Base
#FF9C00
Darker
#995E00
Darkest
#331F00
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Cool Gold works
Cool Gold (#FF9C00) is a versatile medium neutral. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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