Nugget
Also known as: Leisure, Tawny Olive, Nugget Gold, Crispy Gold
Nugget is what happens when orange turns medium and lively. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Nugget maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.28:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Nugget color codes
- HEX
- #BC9229
- RGB
- rgb(188, 146, 41)
- RGBA
- rgba(188, 146, 41, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 64%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 78%, 74%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 78%, 26%)
- LAB
- lab(63.3 9.1 57.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.2% 0.126 85.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 1005 — Honey yellow#CB8E00 · ΔE 5.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Nugget works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Nugget
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nugget by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.88:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.28:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nugget background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nugget
Nugget with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nugget
Nugget triad
Similar colors
- Rapeseed#C19A13 · ΔE 3.7
- Goldie#C89D3F · ΔE 3.7
- Retro Vibe#CB9711 · ΔE 3.7
- Faint Gold#B59410 · ΔE 3.8
- Arrowwood#B3861E · ΔE 3.9
- Treasures#BA8B36 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nugget is closest to Windstorm.
Nugget FAQs
What color is Nugget?
Nugget is a medium orange with the hex code #BC9229. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 64% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nugget?
The hex code for Nugget is #BC9229. In RGB it's rgb(188, 146, 41), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 78%, 26%).
What colors go well with Nugget?
Nugget pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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