Blue and Gold
Why they work: the complementary classic of flags, crests and premium branding — deep trust blue against warm metallic gold.
Combination sets
The classic split
Blue and Gold with a light tint of blue, a deep shade of gold and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Gold as the highlight, Blue as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, blue ~30% for structure, gold ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from blue to gold — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0000FF | #FFD700 | 6.13:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #0000FF | 6.13:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #0000FF | #FFFFFF | 8.59:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #0000FF | #000000 | 2.44:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #FFFFFF | 1.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #000000 | 14.97:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #00AD97 | 6.36:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do blue and gold go together?
Yes — the complementary classic of flags, crests and premium branding — deep trust blue against warm metallic gold. Their hues are 171° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 6.13:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on blue and gold?
On blue use #FFFFFF text (8.59:1); on gold use #000000 (14.97:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Blue: #0000FF — OKLCH oklch(45.2% 0.313 264.1). Gold: #FFD700 — OKLCH oklch(88.68% 0.182 95.3).