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Buddha Gold

#B89600

Buddha Gold is a warm dark color with the hex code #B89600. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 150, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 100%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Buddha Gold color values

HEX
#B89600
RGB
184, 150, 0
HSL
49°, 100%, 36%
CMYK
0, 18, 100, 28

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Buddha Gold sits at 49° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 36% 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. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Buddha Gold is rendered as rgb(184, 150, 0), where the red channel dominates at 184, 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, Buddha Gold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 18M 100Y 28K. With a moderate key (28%), 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 Buddha Gold

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B89600;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 150, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B89600',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 100%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(184, 150, 0)
rgba(184, 150, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 49° on the color wheel

Red Bull logo
Red Bull
National Geographic logo
National Geographic
Lamborghini logo
Lamborghini
Rivian logo
Rivian

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B89600?
#B89600 is Buddha Gold, a warm dark color with RGB values of 184, 150, 0. It has a hue of 49°, 100% saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B89600?
The RGB color code for #B89600 is rgb(184, 150, 0). This means it contains 184 red, 150 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Buddha Gold a warm or cool color?
Buddha Gold (#B89600) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B89600 in CSS?
You can use #B89600 in CSS with: background-color: #B89600; or color: #B89600; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 150, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 100%, 28%.

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