UCLA Gold

HEX: #FFB300 | Modern Palette

On White
1.79:1
FAIL
On Black
11.70:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFB300
RGB
255, 179, 0
HSL
42°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 30, 100, 0

About UCLA Gold

UCLA Gold (#FFB300) is a color with RGB(255, 179, 0) and HSL(42.1°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #004CFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FFB3 and #B300FF. The name comes from UCLA Gold (English).

  • HEX: #FFB300
  • RGB: 255, 179, 0
  • HSL: 42.1°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #004CFF
  • Triadic colors: #00FFB3, #B300FF
  • The name comes from UCLA Gold (English).

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Color Palettes

UCLA Gold #FFB300 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

UCLA Gold #FFB300 pairs with #004CFF as its complementary color, and #00FFB3 and #B300FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

UCLA GOLD
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

UCLA GOLD
FLUORESCENT YELLOW
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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VIVID SKY BLUE
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for UCLA Gold #FFB300 moves from dark #1A1200 tones through the base color to lighter #FFF7E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

UCLA GOLD

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #CDCD00
Protanopia #BDBD08
Tritanopia #FFA8A8
Achromatopsia #C1C1C1

Frequently Asked Questions

UCLA Gold (#FFB300) is a color with RGB(255, 179, 0) and HSL(42.1°, 100%, 50%).

#FFB300 pairs strongly with #004CFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFB300 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FFB300 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name UCLA Gold is linked to UCLA Gold from English, meaning A specific shade of gold associated with the University of California, Los Angeles..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word UCLA Gold
Meaning A specific shade of gold associated with the University of California, Los Angeles.
Language English
First Recorded Use 20th Century

History

The colors blue and gold have been associated with the University of California system since its early days. UCLA, upon its establishment as the southern branch of the University of California, adopted these colors. The specific shade of 'UCLA Gold' (often represented by hex #FFB300 or similar) evolved over time to become a distinct part of the university's brand identity. It is prominently featured in athletic uniforms, university branding, merchandise, and official publications. The gold represents the Golden State of California, the sunshine, and the pursuit of excellence.

First Recorded Use

1920s

Cultural Associations

UCLA Gold is a highly recognizable color for alumni, students, and fans of the University of California, Los Angeles. It evokes a sense of pride, tradition, and academic and athletic achievement. It is often seen in conjunction with 'UCLA Blue' (a dark royal blue). The color is deeply embedded in the university's visual culture and is a key component of its brand identity, symbolizing its prestige and sunny California location.

Similar Named Colors
Selective Yellow #FFBA00 ΔE 2.49
Amber #FFBF00 ΔE 4.25
Chrome Yellow #FFA700 ΔE 4.29
Dark Tangerine #FFA812 ΔE 4.32

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFB300;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFB300;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFB300;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFB300,
        #004CFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFB300,
        #004CFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$ucla-gold: #FFB300;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$ucla-gold-r: 255;
$ucla-gold-g: 179;
$ucla-gold-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $ucla-gold;
    color: rgba($ucla-gold-r, $ucla-gold-g, $ucla-gold-b, 0.8);
}