Royal Blue and Gold
Why they work: the regal standard — saturated blue with ceremonial gold.
Combination sets
The classic split
Royal Blue and Gold with a light tint of royal blue, a deep shade of gold and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Gold as the highlight, Royal 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%, royal blue ~30% for structure, gold ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from royal blue to gold — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4169E1 | #FFD700 | 3.46:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #4169E1 | 3.46:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #4169E1 | #FFFFFF | 4.85:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #4169E1 | #000000 | 4.33:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #FFFFFF | 1.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #000000 | 14.97:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #00C0AA | 7.82:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do royal blue and gold go together?
Yes — the regal standard — saturated blue with ceremonial gold. Their hues are 174° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 3.46:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on royal blue and gold?
On royal blue use #FFFFFF text (4.85:1); on gold use #000000 (14.97:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Royal Blue: #4169E1 — OKLCH oklch(55.99% 0.188 266.4). Gold: #FFD700 — OKLCH oklch(88.68% 0.182 95.3).