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Buddha Gold

#C7A005

Buddha Gold is a warm medium color with the hex code #C7A005. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 199, 160, 5 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 97%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Buddha Gold color values

HEX
#C7A005
RGB
199, 160, 5
HSL
48°, 95%, 40%
CMYK
0, 20, 97, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Buddha Gold sits at 48° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(199, 160, 5), where the red channel dominates at 199, giving the color a clear red cast. 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, Buddha Gold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 20M 97Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (97%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Buddha Gold

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C7A005;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 199, 160, 5;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#C7A005',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 97%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(199, 160, 5)
rgba(199, 160, 5, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 48° on the color wheel

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #C7A005?
#C7A005 is Buddha Gold, a warm medium color with RGB values of 199, 160, 5. It has a hue of 48°, 95% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C7A005?
The RGB color code for #C7A005 is rgb(199, 160, 5). This means it contains 199 red, 160 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Buddha Gold a warm or cool color?
Buddha Gold (#C7A005) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C7A005 in CSS?
You can use #C7A005 in CSS with: background-color: #C7A005; or color: #C7A005; or as an RGB value: rgb(199, 160, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 97%, 22%.

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