Gold Tips

Q: How do I use #C4B408 in CSS?

You can use #C4B408 in CSS with: background-color: #C4B408; or color: #C4B408; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 180, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 96%, 23%.

#C4B408

Gold Tips is a warm medium color with the hex code #C4B408. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 196, 180, 8 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 8%, 96%, 23% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Gold Tips color values

HEX: #C4B408
RGB: 196, 180, 8
HSL: 55°, 92%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 8, 96, 23

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Gold Tips sits at 55° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, 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, Gold Tips is rendered as rgb(196, 180, 8), where the red channel dominates at 196, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. 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, Gold Tips translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 8M 96Y 23K. The low-to-moderate black value (23%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (96%), 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 Gold Tips

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C4B408;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 196, 180, 8;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C4B408',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 8%
Y: 96%
K: 23%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(196, 180, 8)
rgba(196, 180, 8, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 55° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C4B408?

#C4B408 is Gold Tips, a warm medium color with RGB values of 196, 180, 8. It has a hue of 55°, 92% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C4B408?

The RGB color code for #C4B408 is rgb(196, 180, 8). This means it contains 196 red, 180 green, and 8 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Gold Tips a warm or cool color?

Gold Tips (#C4B408) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C4B408 in CSS?

You can use #C4B408 in CSS with: background-color: #C4B408; or color: #C4B408; or as an RGB value: rgb(196, 180, 8). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 8%, 96%, 23%.