Black and Gold

Deep blacks paired with antique gold for premium brands.

≈ Jet Black
≈ Ink Black
≈ Onyx
≈ Driftwood
≈ Wheat

Color codes

HEXRGBHSLCMYK
hsl(240, 4%, 5%)cmyk(8%, 8%, 0%, 95%)
hsl(240, 3%, 12%)cmyk(6%, 6%, 0%, 87%)
hsl(33, 8%, 21%)cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 77%)
hsl(36, 36%, 52%)cmyk(0%, 20%, 51%, 31%)
hsl(43, 59%, 78%)cmyk(0%, 8%, 28%, 9%)

CSS

:root {
  --black-and-gold-1: #0B0B0C;
  --black-and-gold-2: #1E1E20;
  --black-and-gold-3: #3A3631;
  --black-and-gold-4: #B08D57;
  --black-and-gold-5: #E8D5A6;
}

How these colors work together

This is a monochromatic palette built around a single hue. Overall it reads neutral. Lightness spans 74 points, which sets how much contrast you can create.

5 of 10 color pairs reach the 4.5:1 contrast needed for normal text. The most readable pair is ⁦#0B0B0C⁩ on ⁦#E8D5A6⁩ (13.58:1).

Black and Gold — readable text using the best pair.

Suggested applications

  • Premium packaging, invitations and boutique brands.
  • Interface themes: use the lightest color for backgrounds and the darkest for text.
  • Brand kits, social graphics and presentations.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I use the Black and Gold palette?
The Black and Gold palette has 5 colors. Use one dominant color for large areas, a supporting color for secondary elements and the most saturated color sparingly as an accent.
Which colors in this palette are best for text?
Use ⁦#0B0B0C⁩ on ⁦#E8D5A6⁩: it has a contrast ratio of 13.58:1.
Can I download this palette?
Yes. Export it as PNG, SVG, CSS variables, JSON or plain text with the buttons above the color table.

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