Dark Gold Color / Colour Code #2D2306
This page shows the hex color code for dark gold (#2D2306). The colour is a yellow tone with 76% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2D2306 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2D2306 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 15, 45, and 75 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 45, 165, and 285 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2D2306
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 45 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 45 to 90 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 45 with its complement at 225 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2D2306
Lightness variations at hue 45 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2D2306
Design Use Cases for #2D2306
Vibrant Brand Color
#2D2306 has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #2D2306 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Attention & Optimism
#2D2306 is in the yellow spectrum (hue 45). Yellow attracts attention faster than any other color. Use it for warning labels, featured content markers, star ratings, and tooltip backgrounds. Pair with dark text since yellow often fails contrast checks against white.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2D2306 (hue 45) to its complement at hue 225. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 75. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d2306, #06102d);
CSS Code for #2D2306
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #2D2306 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #2D2306 across image editing and color design tools.
About Dark Gold (#2D2306)
#2D2306 is a yellow color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 35 green, and 6 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 45 degrees with 76% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2D2306 is 35/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 87% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2D2306 against white is 15.50:1 and against black is 1.35:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #06102D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2D2306. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2D1006 and #232D06, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2D2306?
- #2D2306 is Dark Gold, a yellow color (colour) with RGB(45, 35, 6), HSL(45, 76%, 10%), and CMYK(0%, 22%, 87%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 35/255.
- Is #2D2306 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2D2306 has a contrast ratio of 15.50:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.35:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2D2306?
- The complementary colour is #06102D (hue 225). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2D1006 and #232D06. The triadic palette adds #062D23 and #23062D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2D2306 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2d2306; or rgb(45, 35, 6); or hsl(45, 76%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 45 76% 10%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.