Old Gold

Q: How do I use #C8AD28 in CSS?

You can use #C8AD28 in CSS with: background-color: #C8AD28; or color: #C8AD28; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 173, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 80%, 22%.

#C8AD28

Old Gold is a warm medium color with the hex code #C8AD28. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 200, 173, 40 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 13%, 80%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Old Gold color values

HEX: #C8AD28
RGB: 200, 173, 40
HSL: 50°, 67%, 47%
CMYK: 0, 13, 80, 22

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Old Gold sits at 50° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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, Old Gold is rendered as rgb(200, 173, 40), where the red channel dominates at 200, 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, Old Gold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 13M 80Y 22K. The low-to-moderate black value (22%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (80%), 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 Old Gold

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C8AD28;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 173, 40;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C8AD28',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 13%
Y: 80%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 173, 40)
rgba(200, 173, 40, 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 #C8AD28?

#C8AD28 is Old Gold, a warm medium color with RGB values of 200, 173, 40. It has a hue of 50°, 67% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #C8AD28?

The RGB color code for #C8AD28 is rgb(200, 173, 40). This means it contains 200 red, 173 green, and 40 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Old Gold a warm or cool color?

Old Gold (#C8AD28) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #C8AD28 in CSS?

You can use #C8AD28 in CSS with: background-color: #C8AD28; or color: #C8AD28; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 173, 40). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 13%, 80%, 22%.