Cork is a
warm dark color with the hex code #452B1F.
Also known as
"Chipotle Brown"
by Chipotle
.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
69, 43, 31 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 55%, 73% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Cork
#452B1F aka “Chipotle Brown” by Chipotle
Cork color values
- HEX
- #452B1F
- RGB
- 69, 43, 31
- HSL
- 19°, 38%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 38, 55, 73
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cork sits at 19° on the color wheel with 38% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 38% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Cork is rendered as rgb(69, 43, 31), where the red channel dominates at 69, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Cork translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 38M 55Y 73K. A substantial black component (73%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Chipotle Brown.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Cork
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #452B1F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 69, 43, 31;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#452B1F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 55%
K: 73%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(69, 43, 31)
rgba(69, 43, 31, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Cork
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 19° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #452B1F?
#452B1F is Cork, a warm dark color with RGB values of 69, 43, 31. It has a hue of 19°, 38%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #452B1F?
The RGB color code for #452B1F is rgb(69, 43, 31). This means it contains 69 red,
43 green, and 31 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cork a warm or cool color?
Cork (#452B1F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #452B1F in CSS?
You can use #452B1F in CSS with:
background-color: #452B1F; or color: #452B1F; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 43, 31). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 55%, 73%.