This whole conversation is rediculous as the colors on a flag are meant to represent different ideas or ideals What we decide to call that color has everything to do with what is meant by that color By calling it yellow one is neglecting to fully appreciate the meaning behind the choice of gold as a flag color is meant to convey an idea that of eternal and original wealth and prosperity It has nothing to do with being high and mighty regarding the naming of a color That is a reactionary and frankly stupid position to hold Flags are symbols meant to illustrate various ideas and they use images and colors like all other forms of symbolism to do this Thus the use of gold on a flag is in no way an attempt to sound more high and mighty but rather a way to communicate you dolt