Rose and Gold
Why they work: the glam pairing — rose pink with gold for jewelry and beauty.
Combination sets
The classic split
Rose and Gold with a light tint of rose, a deep shade of gold and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Gold as the highlight, Rose 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%, rose ~30% for structure, gold ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from rose to gold — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #FF007F | #FFD700 | 2.69:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #FF007F | 2.69:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FF007F | #FFFFFF | 3.78:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FF007F | #000000 | 5.56:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #FFFFFF | 1.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #000000 | 14.97:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #FF9254 | 8.14:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do rose and gold go together?
Yes — the glam pairing — rose pink with gold for jewelry and beauty. Their hues are 80° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 2.69:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (both warm).
What text color works on rose and gold?
On rose use #000000 text (5.56:1); on gold use #000000 (14.97:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Rose: #FF007F — OKLCH oklch(64.51% 0.26 2.8). Gold: #FFD700 — OKLCH oklch(88.68% 0.182 95.3).