Gold and Plum

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFD700;
  --color-b: #66386A;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 102, 56, 106;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gold and Plum",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Plum",
      "hex": "#66386A",
      "rgb": [
        102,
        56,
        106
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 6.4
}

Do gold and plum go together?

Yes. Gold and Plum form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.40:1, which passes AA for large text and UI components.

What is the contrast ratio between gold and plum?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gold (#FFD700) and Plum (#66386A) is 6.40:1. This passes AA for normal text and AAA for large text.

How do I use gold and plum 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 plum?

Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). Plum has the hex code #66386A and RGB values rgb(102, 56, 106). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.