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Wednesday, February 14, 2018

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.

Metallic Gold Textures

metallic_gold_textures_by_g Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Acrylic Gold Paint Swirl Stock

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Gold

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Gold Metal Wrinkled Paper

gold_metal_wrinkled_paper_b Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Ribbon Sparkle Texture

gold_ribbon_sparkle_texture Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Paint on Canvas Texture

gold_paint_on_canvas_textur Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Texture 71 : Gold

texture_71___gold_by_wander Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Bead Halo Circle Texture

gold_bead_halo_circle_textu Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Metallic Sun Shine Gold Sheet

metallic_sun_shine_gold_she Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Brass Foil Leafing Metal

gold_brass_foil_leafing_met Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Coins

seamless___gold_coins_by_ba Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Plating

golden_texture_by_japanstoc Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Scratched Gold Metal Texture

scratched_gold_metal_textur Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Golden Bokeh

golden_bokeh_by_incolor16-d Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Leafing Gilding Texture

gold_leafing_gilding_textur Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Tinsel Fabric Texture

gold_tinsel_fabric_texture_ Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Texture

gold_by_dangerouslystock Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Yellow Churning Gold Water

yellow_churning_gold_water_ Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Texture

gold_texture_by_paulinemoss Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Texture

gold_texture_by_damylion-d4 Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Sparkles

gold_sparkles_by_babyeyes Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Metallic Texture III

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Candleholder 9

candleholder_9_by_bombstock Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Candleholder 10

candleholder_10_by_bombstoc Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Gold Glitter 2

gold_glitter_2_by_bombstock Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

DARMOWE TEKSTURY DO POBRANIA

shiny-gold-textures Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Fabric Shiny Metallic Texture

fabric-shiny-metallic Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Yellow wall texture with scratches

yellow-gold-scratches Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Stone Gold Texture

stone-gold-texture Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

Curves Gold Textures

30.gold-textures Gold Texture Examples: 30 Golden Backgrounds

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.

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
  • 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
  • Golden child is a favored person
  • Gold standard is something used to measure excellence and quality
  • Gold digger is a person who looks like he or she has genuine interest, but is only after someone’s money
  • Gold brick 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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