Pirate Gold

Q: How do I use #C17B0B in CSS?

You can use #C17B0B in CSS with: background-color: #C17B0B; or color: #C17B0B; or as an RGB value: rgb(193, 123, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 36%, 94%, 24%.

#C17B0B

Pirate Gold is a warm medium color with the hex code #C17B0B. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 193, 123, 11 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 36%, 94%, 24% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pirate Gold color values

HEX: #C17B0B
RGB: 193, 123, 11
HSL: 37°, 89%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 36, 94, 24

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pirate Gold sits at 37° on the color wheel with 89% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 89%, 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, Pirate Gold is rendered as rgb(193, 123, 11), where the red channel dominates at 193, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Pirate Gold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 36M 94Y 24K. The low-to-moderate black value (24%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (94%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. 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 Pirate Gold

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C17B0B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 193, 123, 11;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C17B0B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 36%
Y: 94%
K: 24%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(193, 123, 11)
rgba(193, 123, 11, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 37° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C17B0B?

#C17B0B is Pirate Gold, a warm medium color with RGB values of 193, 123, 11. It has a hue of 37°, 89% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C17B0B?

The RGB color code for #C17B0B is rgb(193, 123, 11). This means it contains 193 red, 123 green, and 11 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pirate Gold a warm or cool color?

Pirate Gold (#C17B0B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C17B0B in CSS?

You can use #C17B0B in CSS with: background-color: #C17B0B; or color: #C17B0B; or as an RGB value: rgb(193, 123, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 36%, 94%, 24%.