Nugget
Also known as: Leisure , Tawny Olive , Nugget Gold , Crispy Gold
Part of the orange family, Nugget pairs a medium base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in friendly UI accents and children's products. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nugget
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.88:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.28:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nugget background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nugget
Nugget with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nugget
Nugget triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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