gold 4

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8B7500?

RGB(139, 117, 0), HSL(50.5, 100.0%, 27.3%), CMYK(0.0%, 15.8%, 100.0%, 45.5%).

Q: Does #8B7500 meet WCAG contrast on white?

4.52:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

#8B7500

X11 color

Gold 4 (#8B7500) is the darkest X11 gold variant, a deep, warm olive-gold resembling dark beeswax, antique bronze, or golden-ochre earth pigment. Its depth anchors gold-toned palettes as a shadow or grounding color, suitable for fine art reproduction, historical design, and luxury packaging requiring depth in their gold palette.

Color Values

HEX

#8B7500

RGB

139, 117, 0

HSL

50.5, 100.0%, 27.3%

HSV

50.5, 100.0%, 54.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 15.8%, 100.0%, 45.5%

OKLCH

0.5663 0.1165 95.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: gold 4

Color Psychology

Dark yellows and golds convey prestige, wisdom, and enduring value. Gold has represented wealth and achievement throughout human history, from pharaonic tombs to Olympic medals. These warm, deep tones suggest quality without the flashiness of brighter yellows.

Design Usage

Dark gold and amber tones suit financial services, premium memberships, and achievement badges. They work as accent text or icon colors against dark backgrounds for a luxurious feel. Pair them with charcoal, deep navy, or rich brown to create sophisticated, high-end interfaces.