PANTONE Rich Gold
Muted Professional Orange
Tints & Shades
Shades — Darkening PANTONE Rich Gold
#C9B273
#C0A65D
#B89A47
#9E843D
#887235
#725F2C
#5C4D24
#463A1B
#2C2511
#161209
Tints — Lightening PANTONE Rich Gold
#C9B273
#CEBA82
#D4C291
#D8C89C
#DED0AB
#E4D8B9
#EAE1C8
#EFE9D7
#F4EFE2
#F9F7F0
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#C8B273
#738AC9
Analogous
#C98773
#C8B273
#B5C973
Triadic
#C8B273
#73C9B2
#B273C9
Nearest Pantone Colors
| Swatch | Name | Hex | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANTONE P 5-10 U | #CCB475 | ΔE 1.23 | |
| PANTONE 4004 C | #C9B777 | ΔE 2.30 | |
| PANTONE P 9-4 C | #CEB374 | ΔE 2.30 | |
| PANTONE P 6-3 U | #C4AF74 | ΔE 2.34 |
CSS Implementation
Style Definitions
.color-primary {
background-color: #C8B273;
color: #000000;
border: 1px solid #C8B273;
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8B273 0%, #9E843D 100%);
}
Accessibility (WCAG)
Contrast on White Text
AA FAIL
Contrast on Black Text
AA PASSAAA PASS
Recommendation: Use black text for optimal legibility on this color.
Color Blindness Simulation
Protanopia
#C2AE70 (Red Blind)
#C2AE70 (Red Blind)
Deuteranopia
#C8B575 (Green Blind)
#C8B575 (Green Blind)
Tritanopia
#D9A79F (Blue Blind)
#D9A79F (Blue Blind)
About This Color
PANTONE Rich Gold is a moderately saturated orange with bright tonality. Its HEX value is #C8B273, placing it in the orange region of the color spectrum with a hue angle of 44°.
This lighter shade is well-suited for backgrounds, accent areas, and designs that require an open, airy feel. It pairs naturally with darker neutrals for contrast.
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