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Gold

#A48728

Gold is a warm medium color with the hex code #A48728. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 164, 135, 40 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 76%, 36% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gold Color Values

HEX
#A48728
RGB
164, 135, 40
HSL
46°, 61%, 40%
CMYK
0, 18, 76, 36

About this color

Gold sits at 46° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 61% saturation and 40% lightness, this vibrant medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Gold work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Gold in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 18%, 76%, 36% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Gold

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #A48728;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 164, 135, 40;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#A48728',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 76%
K: 36%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(164, 135, 40)
rgba(164, 135, 40, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

7 brand s with colors near 46° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A48728?
#A48728 is Gold, a warm medium color with RGB values of 164, 135, 40. It has a hue of 46°, 61% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #A48728?
The RGB color code for #A48728 is rgb(164, 135, 40). This means it contains 164 red, 135 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Gold a warm or cool color?
Gold (#A48728) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #A48728 in CSS?
You can use #A48728 in CSS with: background-color: #A48728; or color: #A48728; or as an RGB value: rgb(164, 135, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 76%, 36%.