Harvest Gold is a
warm light color with the hex code #C9A96E.
Also known as
"Lucid Gold"
by Lucid
.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
201, 169, 110 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 16%, 45%, 21% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Harvest Gold
#C9A96E aka “Lucid Gold” by Lucid
Harvest Gold color values
- HEX
- #C9A96E
- RGB
- 201, 169, 110
- HSL
- 39°, 46%, 61%
- CMYK
- 0, 16, 45, 21
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Harvest Gold sits at 39° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Harvest Gold is rendered as rgb(201, 169, 110), where the red channel dominates at 201, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Harvest Gold translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 16M 45Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (45%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Lucid Gold.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Harvest Gold
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C9A96E;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 169, 110;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C9A96E',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 16%
Y: 45%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 169, 110)
rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 39° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #C9A96E?
#C9A96E is Harvest Gold, a warm light color with RGB values of 201, 169, 110. It has a hue of 39°, 46%
saturation, and 61% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C9A96E?
The RGB color code for #C9A96E is rgb(201, 169, 110). This means it contains 201 red,
169 green, and 110 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Harvest Gold a warm or cool color?
Harvest Gold (#C9A96E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C9A96E in CSS?
You can use #C9A96E in CSS with:
background-color: #C9A96E; or color: #C9A96E; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 169, 110). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 16%, 45%, 21%.