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.

Tints

Shades

Triadic

Monochromatic

Analogous

Complementary