Buddha Gold

Q: How do I use #B89900 in CSS?

You can use #B89900 in CSS with: background-color: #B89900; or color: #B89900; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 100%, 28%.

#B89900

Buddha Gold is a warm dark color with the hex code #B89900. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 184, 153, 0 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 100%, 28% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Buddha Gold color values

HEX: #B89900
RGB: 184, 153, 0
HSL: 50°, 100%, 36%
CMYK: 0, 17, 100, 28

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Buddha Gold sits at 50° 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, 153, 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 17M 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Buddha Gold

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B89900;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 184, 153, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B89900',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 100%
K: 28%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(184, 153, 0)
rgba(184, 153, 0, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 50° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B89900?

#B89900 is Buddha Gold, a warm dark color with RGB values of 184, 153, 0. It has a hue of 50°, 100% saturation, and 36% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B89900?

The RGB color code for #B89900 is rgb(184, 153, 0). This means it contains 184 red, 153 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Buddha Gold a warm or cool color?

Buddha Gold (#B89900) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B89900 in CSS?

You can use #B89900 in CSS with: background-color: #B89900; or color: #B89900; or as an RGB value: rgb(184, 153, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 100%, 28%.