Pittsburgh Gold
Royal blue is what makes #FFB81C read as Pitt Gold rather than a generic warm yellow. The contrast is direct, athletic and easy to recognize.
Color Conversions
| Color model | Value | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFB81C | Web and interface color |
| RGB | rgb(255, 184, 28) | Digital screens |
| HSL | hsl(41, 100%, 55%) | Hue-based adjustments |
| HSV | hsv(41, 89%, 100%) | Color pickers |
| CMYK | 0%, 28%, 89%, 0% | Print reference |
Real Design Examples 👇🏽
Color Combinations
Pitt Royal Blue Field
#ffb81c
#003594
#6685bd
#001f57
Medium Blue Wayfinding
#ffb81c
#00205b
#627696
#001337
Cool Gray Office Set
#ffb81c
#c8c9c7
#747674
#2b2b2b
White Campus Header
#ffb81c
#ffffff
#e8e9ee
#003594
Palettes
Fashion
Interior
Wallpapers
Patterns
Best Match
Pitt specifies 255 red, 184 green, and 28 blue for #FFB81C. High values at the top keep the gold bright; limited blue preserves its heat.
Royal blue is the identity-led match. Medium blue creates a deeper layer for navigation or charts, and cool gray gives the gold a quiet administrative setting.
Follow the owner’s brand rules in official use.
The University of Pittsburgh specifies this value as Pitt Gold, alongside Pitt Royal Blue.
On screen, the pairing feels direct and athletic without forcing the gold toward neon yellow.
