Video Games
Rockstar Games Color Codes
Rockstar Games works in a gold, hex #FCAF17, on black. The Rockstar Games color codes in Hex, RGB and CMYK can be found below. Sam and Dan Houser and their partners set it up in New York in 1998 as a label of Take-Two, built around the team behind the first Grand Theft Auto; Grand Theft Auto III in 2001 made it a phenomenon. Its nearest peer on this site is Ubisoft.
Primary colors
What are Rockstar Games Primary Colors?
Rockstar Games's primary color is #FCAF17. Every value on this page is derived from it.
Rockstar Games publishes a brand system; the values shown are its gold and black.
Rockstar Games Primary
| Hex | #FCAF17 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 252, 175, 23 |
| HSL | hsl(40, 97%, 54%) |
| CMYK | 0%, 31%, 91%, 1%converted · approximate |
| Pantone | PMS 1235 Cnearest match · not published by the brand |
Rockstar Games Hex Color Codes
Rockstar Games hex color codes are #FCAF17 for primary.
| Color | Hex |
|---|---|
| Primary | #FCAF17 |
Rockstar Games RGB Color Codes
Rockstar Games RGB color codes are 252, 175, 23 for primary. Reach for RGB when a tool wants channel numbers or a CSS alpha value.
| Color | RGB |
|---|---|
| Primary | rgb(252, 175, 23) |
Rockstar Games HSL Color Codes
Rockstar Games HSL color codes are 40, 97%, 54% for primary. Change the third value for a lighter or darker version without moving the hue.
| Color | HSL |
|---|---|
| Primary | hsl(40, 97%, 54%) |
Rockstar Games CMYK Color Code
Rockstar Games CMYK color codes are conversions from the hex, because the brand publishes none. Check a printed proof before a full run.
| Color | CMYK |
|---|---|
| Primary | 0%, 31%, 91%, 1% |
Rockstar Games Pantone Color Codes
Rockstar Games Pantone color codes are nearest matches by color distance, not brand specs. The table shows the closest swatch for every color.
| Color | Nearest Pantone |
|---|---|
| Primary | PMS 1235 C |
Logo
Rockstar Games Logo Colors
Rockstar Games logo colors are a gold R and star on a black ground.
Rockstar Games Logo Colors Palette
What the Rockstar Games Logo Colors Mean?
The Rockstar gold and black read like a record label or a Vegas marquee, which is the point: the studio named itself after rock stars and treats its releases as events. The R with a five-point star wedged against it is drawn heavy and slightly worn, and it almost always appears on black.
Rockstar Games Logo Color History
Rockstar Games logo color history has been gold-on-black since the label started in 1998, with the R and star tuned for weight but never recolored.
Rockstar Games Logo Fonts
Rockstar Games logo fonts are a custom heavy sans, condensed and slightly distressed. A face like Trade Gothic Bold Condensed is the nearest match.
Rockstar Games Logo JPG
Rockstar Games logo in JPG. No transparency, so it is flattened onto white. Safe for documents and slide decks.
Rockstar Games Logo PNG
Rockstar Games logo in PNG, with a transparent background. Use it over a colored surface.
Rockstar Games Logo WebP
Rockstar Games logo in WebP. Same transparency as the PNG at about a third of the file size.
Rockstar Games Color Code Shades
Rockstar Games color code shades step evenly from the primary toward black, for hover states, borders and shadows.
These are interface steps, not Rockstar Games paint or trim names.
In code
Using the Rockstar Games palette
CSS custom properties
:root {
--rockstar-games-primary: #FCAF17;
}Contrast against white
| Primary | 1.86:1AA × |
|---|
Brand colors are chosen for recognition, not for legibility. A failing value here is normal. It means use it as a fill, not as text.