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Gold and IndianRed

Contrasting color combination with 2.83:1 contrast ratio

#FFD700
#CD5C5C

Color Values

Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%
IndianRed
HEX #CD5C5C
RGB 205, 92, 92
HSL 0, 53%, 58%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between Gold and IndianRed is 51 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

2.83:1
Gold background with IndianRed text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

Gold surface

Sample text on a gold background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

IndianRed surface

Sample text on a indianred background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFD700;
  --color-b: #CD5C5C;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 205, 92, 92;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gold and IndianRed",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IndianRed",
      "hex": "#CD5C5C",
      "rgb": [
        205,
        92,
        92
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 2.83
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do gold and indianred go together?

Yes. Gold and IndianRed form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.83:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between gold and indianred?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gold (#FFD700) and IndianRed (#CD5C5C) is 2.83:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use gold and indianred in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for gold and indianred?

Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). IndianRed has the hex code #CD5C5C and RGB values rgb(205, 92, 92). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.