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UC Gold (University of California) School Color


Color Name: UC Gold (University of California)
Hex Color Code: #FFB511
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 181, 17)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 29.0%, 93.3%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





University of California’s primary colors are Pantone 299 (UC Blue) and Pantone 116 (UC Gold), used in branding and communications.

What color is UC Gold (University of California)?

UC Gold (University of California) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for UC Gold (University of California) is #FFB511, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 181, 17).

In the RGB color model, UC Gold (University of California) has a red value of 255, a green value of 181, and a blue value of 17. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 29.0% magenta, 93.3% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 53.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, UC Gold (University of California) has a hue of 41.3° (degrees), 93.3 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.


UC Gold (University of California) is cool or warm?

The color UC Gold (University of California) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of UC Gold (University of California)?

UC Gold (University of California) has an LRV of nearly 54. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.






Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


UC Gold (University of California) (Other - School) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 181, 17)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
181 (71.0%)
Blue
17 (6.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
29.02%
Yellow
93.33%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(41.34deg, 100.0 %, 53.3 %)

Hue
41.34°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
53.33 %.

RYB

RYB(71, 169, 2)
Red
71 (27.7%)
Yellow
169 (66.2%)
Blue
2 (0.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
41.34°
Saturation
93.33 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 41.34°

W: 6.67 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 57.87

Y : 54.35

Z : 7.97

YXY

Y1 : 54.35

X : 0.48

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 29.02%

Y : 93.33%


LRV

~ 54.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 8.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 78.66

A : 15.73

B : 79.55

CIE-Lch

L : 78.66

C : 81.09

H : 78.81

CIE-Luv

L : 78.66

U : 61.56

V : 78.71

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.72

A : 11.1

B : 45.19






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to UC Gold (University of California) (Other - School)


Here are the colors similar to UC Gold (University of California) (Other - School). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#FFBA00
Selective yellow
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#F1B42F
Xanthous
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#FFBF00
Fluorescent Orange
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#FFBF00
Amber
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Pantone PMS


#FFB500
PANTONE 7549 C
ΔE - 0.48 (99.5% similar)
#FFB81C
PANTONE 1235 C
ΔE - 0.91 (99.1% similar)
#F3AF22
PANTONE 4008 C
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#F0B323
PANTONE 7409 C
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)


RAL Design


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to RAL Classic


#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#F6B600
RAL 1021 - Colza Yellow
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to British Standard 4800


#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 2.27 (97.7% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Pantone TCX




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Paint similar to UC Gold (University of California) (Other - School)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to UC Gold (University of California) (Other - School). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Benjamin Moore


#FFB600
Lemon Shine (2020-20)
ΔE - 0.74 (99.3% similar)
#FFB700
Golden Nugget (2019-20)
ΔE - 1.05 (98.9% similar)
#FFB000
Bumble Bee Yellow (2020-10)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#FFAF00
Mardi Gras Gold (2019-10)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)


Valspar


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Valspar


#FFB701
Gold Abundance (3003-1A)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#FFB801
Sunspark (3010-2)
ΔE - 1.37 (98.6% similar)
#FFBD27
Golden Treasure (3004-1A)
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#FFBD15
Bonjour (V016-3)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)


Behr


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Behr


#FFB729
Extreme Yellow (P260-7)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
#FFBD1B
Laser Lemon (P290-7)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#F7B930
Yellow Groove (HDC-MD-02A)
ΔE - 2.78 (97.2% similar)





Sherwin Williams


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Sherwin Williams


#FDB702
Goldfinch (SW 6905)
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 2.82 (97.2% similar)
#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 5.05 (95.0% similar)
#EAAE47
Brittlebush (SW 6684)
ΔE - 5.59 (94.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to Dunn-Edwards


#F9B500
Yellow Summer (DEA 118)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#F9B82B
Hot Sun (DE 5349)
ΔE - 2.07 (97.9% similar)
#FFBD31
Vibrant Honey (DE 5314)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#F5BC1D
Golden Lock (DEA 121)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)


PPG Paints


UC Gold (University of California) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of UC Gold (University of California) to PPG Paints


#FFBC35
Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)
#FFC632
Rise-N-Shine (PPG1206-7)
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#FFC943
Be Daring (PPG1211-7)
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







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UC Gold (University of California) - #FFB511 Color Images and Patterns


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