How to wear gold
Gold is mostly worn in accessories: jewelry, belts, shoes or purses. A gold dress looks perfect with nude or black shoes. With black, white or navy, a few gold details elevate the look. For daytime, choose matte, subtle golds.
Gold in home decor
Gold shows up in decor in lamps, frames, mirrors, faucets and furniture legs. Pair it with white, black, emerald green or navy blue. Marble and velvet play up its luxurious style. Use it in details, not on large surfaces.
Gold in graphic and web design
On screen, flat gold can look like a yellowish brown; it works best on dark backgrounds. Use it for details, lines or headlines for luxury, jewelry or event brands.
What to avoid
Avoid mixing gold and silver without a plan, because it can look messy. Don't overdo gold either: too much looks overdone.
See the full gold color page with all its codes and shades.