Ever needed a gold texture? How much did it take to find a good one? I know the pain, so I made a shortlist of the best I found when I needed to download one.
Gold is a close cousin to yellow, as well as brown and orange.
And, while green might be the color of money, at least for the US, gold is the color of extravaganza and riches.
The color is warm, and can be anything from cheerful and bright, to traditional and somber.
It is also commonly associated with love, illumination, courage, compassion, magic, and wisdom.
Gold texture examples
Gold texture background
Tessellated gold tiles on the wall
A close up macro shot of a bottle of fabulous gold glitter
A golden wall at the Museet for pop, Roskilde, Denmark
Smooth gold texture
Simple gold texture
Gold Foil Texture
Gold Glitter Texture
Gold glitter
Gold paint texture
Metallic Gold Textures
Acrylic Gold Paint Swirl Stock
Gold
Gold Metal Wrinkled Paper
Gold Ribbon Sparkle Texture
Gold Paint on Canvas Texture
Texture 71 : Gold
Gold Bead Halo Circle Texture
Metallic Sun Shine Gold Sheet
Gold Brass Foil Leafing Metal
Gold Coins
Gold Plating
Scratched Gold Metal Texture
Golden Bokeh
Gold Leafing Gilding Texture
Gold Tinsel Fabric Texture
Gold Texture
Yellow Churning Gold Water
Gold Texture
Gold Texture
Gold Sparkles
Gold Metallic Texture III
Candleholder 9
Candleholder 10
Gold Glitter 2
DARMOWE TEKSTURY DO POBRANIA
Fabric Shiny Metallic Texture
Yellow wall texture with scratches
Stone Gold Texture
Curves Gold Textures
The color gold’s meanings
Gold is a precious metal, and therefore, the color, or even the gold texture, is commonly associated with prosperity and wealth. Sure, all that glitters isn’t gold, but the gold textures will commonly suggest grandeur and the excesses of the rich.
For Hindus, for example, gold is learning and knowledge. In China, it stands for the element earth. And, gold is commonly a traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary.
Using gold in graphic design
Regardless of whether it’s a gold leaf texture, gold foil texture, gold glitter texture, or even something like a seamless gold texture, or shiny gold texture, gold is a winner’s color, since first-place medals are always gold. If you want a special, rich touch, add a small amount of metallic gold to your project.
Darker shades of gold, almost subdued, will lend warmth and richness, while bright smooth gold texture will catch the eye. Accenting a logo or other elements with gold foil, or using gold braids or ribbons on a certificate, diploma, or a formal invitation will look stunning.
If you have an earthly palette of green, brown, and orange, add a golden glow or gold background, and add glittery gold to double the riches of a purple or burgundy red palette. You can also view more resources on Design Cuts.
The gold color selections for a graphic designer
Even if your print project calls for gold, and ink and metallic gold aren’t in the budget, you could go for a non-metallic gold color to add that rich feel to the project. When working with HTML and CSS, use the Hex values, while the RGB percentages are used for a document viewed on screen. For print, you need the CMYK formulations. Some options include:
- Light Gold: CMYK 0,26,90,22; RGB 198,146,20; Hex #c69214
- Goldenrod: CMYK 0,12,68,5; RGB 243,213,78; Hex #f3d54e
- Dandelion: CMYK 0,17,61,0; RGB 253,212,100; Hex #ffd464
- Sunglow: CMYK 0,19,72,0; RGB 255,207,72; Hex #ffcf48
- Gold: CMYK 132,117,78; RGB 132,117,78; Hex #84754e
Spot color gold options
Nothing will catch the eye like an accent of metallic gold ink, regardless of whether it’s a printed logo, signage or packaging. If it’s within the budget, opt for Pantone Metallic 871 C, which is one of the best options. If not, choose from the other, non-metallic spot colors, such as:
- Light Gold: Pantone Solid Coated 1245 C
- Goldenrod: Pantone Solid Coated 128 C
- Dandelion: Pantone Solid Coated 120 C
- Sunglow: Pantone Solid Coated 129 C
- Gold: Pantone Solid Coated 871 C
The language of gold
You will find “gold” mentioned in quite a few familiar phrases, and you can see how your color of choice might appear to others, in both positive and negative aspects. For example,
- Fool’s gold is anything that is worthless
- A gold star will indicate commendation and praise
- Solid cold is something that is outstanding, or superior
- Good as gold is something that is positive or valuable
- A Golden child is a favored person
- A gold standard is something used to measure excellence and quality
- A gold digger is a person who looks like he or she has a genuine interest, but is only after someone’s money
- Goldbrick usually signifies a cheat, trick, or any other action of deceit
Ending thoughts on these gold texture examples
Have you noticed gold’s rapid rise in popularity recently? You might’ve noticed it in the blogosphere as well. And, it is no surprise – gold will add warmth and richness to anything that you try to associate it with.
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