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Gold and RoyalBlue

Complementary color combination with 3.46:1 contrast ratio

#FFD700
#4169E1

Color Values

Gold
HEX #FFD700
RGB 255, 215, 0
HSL 51, 100%, 50%
RoyalBlue
HEX #4169E1
RGB 65, 105, 225
HSL 225, 73%, 57%

Harmony: Complementary

These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting.

The hue angle between Gold and RoyalBlue is 174 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.46:1
Gold background with RoyalBlue text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Gold surface

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

RoyalBlue surface

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

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #FFD700;
  --color-b: #4169E1;
  --color-a-rgb: 255, 215, 0;
  --color-b-rgb: 65, 105, 225;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Gold and RoyalBlue",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Gold",
      "hex": "#FFD700",
      "rgb": [
        255,
        215,
        0
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "RoyalBlue",
      "hex": "#4169E1",
      "rgb": [
        65,
        105,
        225
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Complementary",
  "contrastRatio": 3.46
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do gold and royalblue go together?

Yes. Gold and RoyalBlue form a complementary color combination. These colors sit opposite each other on the wheel, producing maximum visual contrast. Complementary pairings are vibrant and attention-grabbing, but a 70/30 split keeps them from shouting. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.46:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between gold and royalblue?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Gold (#FFD700) and RoyalBlue (#4169E1) is 3.46:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use gold and royalblue 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. Since these are complementary colors, lean toward a 70/25/5 split to keep the contrast from becoming overwhelming. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

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

Gold has the hex code #FFD700 and RGB values rgb(255, 215, 0). RoyalBlue has the hex code #4169E1 and RGB values rgb(65, 105, 225). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.