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Nugget

#B38C00

Nugget is a warm dark color with the hex code #B38C00. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 179, 140, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Nugget color values

HEX
#B38C00
RGB
179, 140, 0
HSL
47°, 100%, 35%
CMYK
0, 22, 100, 30

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Nugget sits at 47° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 35% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Nugget is rendered as rgb(179, 140, 0), where the red channel dominates at 179, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Nugget translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 22M 100Y 30K. With a moderate key (30%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Nugget

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B38C00;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 140, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B38C00',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 100%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(179, 140, 0)
rgba(179, 140, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 47° on the color wheel

Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian
National Geographic logo
National Geographic
Elastic logo
Elastic

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B38C00?
#B38C00 is Nugget, a warm dark color with RGB values of 179, 140, 0. It has a hue of 47°, 100% saturation, and 35% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B38C00?
The RGB color code for #B38C00 is rgb(179, 140, 0). This means it contains 179 red, 140 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Nugget a warm or cool color?
Nugget (#B38C00) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B38C00 in CSS?
You can use #B38C00 in CSS with: background-color: #B38C00; or color: #B38C00; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 140, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 100%, 30%.

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