Vegas gold
A muted gold shade linked to Las Vegas and American sports teams
Vegas gold is a subdued gold colour, often tied to the style of Las Vegas casinos and hotels. It is widely used as an official colour for several American sports teams, including the Vegas Golden Knights and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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- Linked to the style of Las Vegas casinos and hotels
- Official colour for the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team
- Used by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and other US sports teams
- More muted than traditional metallic gold shades
What colour is Vegas gold?
Vegas gold is a soft, muted gold colour. It stands apart from brighter or more metallic golds by its subtle, understated look. The shade is closely linked to the atmosphere of Las Vegas, especially its famous casinos and hotels. It is not as yellow or shiny as classic gold tones, giving it a more restrained and elegant appearance.
Where does Vegas gold come from?
The name Vegas gold comes from its association with the Las Vegas Strip in the United States, known for its glamorous entertainment venues. The colour was chosen to reflect the luxurious but slightly subdued style of these casinos and hotels. Its use in sports and branding has helped make the name widely recognised.
Where Vegas gold is used
Vegas gold is a popular choice for the official colours of several American sports teams, such as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Vegas Golden Knights. It has also appeared on the uniforms of the Pittsburgh Penguins and other teams. The shade is used to evoke a sense of prestige and connection to the Las Vegas aesthetic.
Gold around the world
What the gold and metallics family means from country to country.
A gold star stands for a family member killed in military service. The custom began in the First World War, when families changed the blue star on a window banner to gold.
Mourning and deathGriefSource: Service flagDubai is called the City of Gold for its gold souk, a market of hundreds of jewellers. Much of what is sold is bridal jewellery for South Asian and Arab families.
Luck and prosperityWeddings and marriageSource: Dubai Gold SoukThe golden Sun of May at the centre of the flag recalls the May Revolution of 1810. Its face is linked with Inti, the Inca sun god.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Sun of MayGold stands for wealth. It is paired with red on New Year decorations, wedding invitations and shop signs to wish for a prosperous year.
Luck and prosperityOptimismSource: Color in Chinese cultureThe Muisca made offerings of gold figures to the gods at Lake Guatavita. The ritual of a new ruler covered in gold dust gave rise to the legend of El Dorado.
Sacred and holyAweSource: El DoradoThe black, red and gold flag goes back to the democratic movement of the early 1800s and the 1848 revolutions. The colours are often traced to the uniforms of the Lutzow volunteers who fought Napoleon.
Politics and protestPrideSource: Flag of GermanyShades and relatives of Vegas gold
Vegas gold is sometimes confused with other gold shades, such as "Pittsburgh gold," which is brighter and more yellow. Each team or brand may use slightly different versions of gold, but Vegas gold remains distinct for its muted, less metallic look.
Colours that go with Vegas gold
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Questions people ask about Vegas gold
What colour is Vegas gold?
Vegas gold is a soft, muted gold shade, less shiny and yellow than classic metallic golds.
Where does the name Vegas gold come from?
The name comes from its association with the casinos and hotels of the Las Vegas Strip in the United States.
Which teams use Vegas gold?
Teams like the Vegas Golden Knights, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and several others use Vegas gold as an official colour.
How is Vegas gold different from other golds?
It is more subdued and less metallic than brighter golds like Pittsburgh gold.
Good reading and sources
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