Skip to main content

Golden Dream

#DAC525

Golden Dream is a warm medium color with the hex code #DAC525. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 218, 197, 37 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 10%, 83%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Golden Dream color values

HEX
#DAC525
RGB
218, 197, 37
HSL
53°, 71%, 50%
CMYK
0, 10, 83, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Golden Dream sits at 53° on the color wheel with 71% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. At 71% 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, Golden Dream is rendered as rgb(218, 197, 37), where the red channel dominates at 218, 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, Golden Dream translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 10M 83Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (83%), 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 Golden Dream

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DAC525;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 218, 197, 37;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DAC525',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 10%
Y: 83%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(218, 197, 37)
rgba(218, 197, 37, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 53° on the color wheel

Best Buy logo
Best Buy
The Guardian logo
The Guardian
Versace logo
Versace
Ferrari logo
Ferrari

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DAC525?
#DAC525 is Golden Dream, a warm medium color with RGB values of 218, 197, 37. It has a hue of 53°, 71% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DAC525?
The RGB color code for #DAC525 is rgb(218, 197, 37). This means it contains 218 red, 197 green, and 37 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Golden Dream a warm or cool color?
Golden Dream (#DAC525) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DAC525 in CSS?
You can use #DAC525 in CSS with: background-color: #DAC525; or color: #DAC525; or as an RGB value: rgb(218, 197, 37). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 10%, 83%, 15%.

Color tools