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Waiouru

#2D3300

Waiouru is a neutral dark color with the hex code #2D3300. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 45, 51, 0 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 100%, 80% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Waiouru color values

HEX
#2D3300
RGB
45, 51, 0
HSL
67°, 100%, 10%
CMYK
12, 0, 100, 80

About this color

Waiouru sits at 67° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Near-black lightness makes it read as a deep, absorptive tone — color is implied more than seen.

In digital environments, Waiouru is rendered as rgb(45, 51, 0), where the green channel leads at 51, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Waiouru translates to a CMYK breakdown of 12C 0M 100Y 80K. A substantial black component (80%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Waiouru

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2D3300;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 45, 51, 0;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2D3300',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 80%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(45, 51, 0)
rgba(45, 51, 0, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2D3300?
#2D3300 is Waiouru, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 45, 51, 0. It has a hue of 67°, 100% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2D3300?
The RGB color code for #2D3300 is rgb(45, 51, 0). This means it contains 45 red, 51 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Waiouru a warm or cool color?
Waiouru (#2D3300) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #2D3300 in CSS?
You can use #2D3300 in CSS with: background-color: #2D3300; or color: #2D3300; or as an RGB value: rgb(45, 51, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 100%, 80%.