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title: "Base"
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section_path: "The Node Editor > The individual Assets > Material > Gold Material > Base"
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description: "This setting can be used to define the Gold Material's base color – most often a dark yellow. Several Noise layers can be applied to create a more …"
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## Base

### Base Color

Parameter ID: `INPORT_RS7_EHLMBZKLZAQ5XAJXRF`

This setting can be used to define the Gold Material's base color – most often a dark yellow. Several Noise layers can be applied to create a more realistic look.

### Grain

Parameter ID: `INPORT_BDVFQRXMLX5UYBAFH8EXMA` · Range: [0..100%]

This setting can be used to add a slight color grain to prevent the surface from looking too perfect.