Iroko

Q: How do I use #453121 in CSS?

You can use #453121 in CSS with: background-color: #453121; or color: #453121; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 49, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 29%, 52%, 73%.

#453121

Iroko is a warm dark color with the hex code #453121. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 69, 49, 33 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 29%, 52%, 73% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Iroko color values

HEX: #453121
RGB: 69, 49, 33
HSL: 27°, 35%, 20%
CMYK: 0, 29, 52, 73

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Iroko sits at 27° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% 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, Iroko is rendered as rgb(69, 49, 33), where the red channel dominates at 69, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Iroko translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 29M 52Y 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. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Iroko

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #453121;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 69, 49, 33;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#453121',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 29%
Y: 52%
K: 73%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(69, 49, 33)
rgba(69, 49, 33, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 27° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #453121?

#453121 is Iroko, a warm dark color with RGB values of 69, 49, 33. It has a hue of 27°, 35% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #453121?

The RGB color code for #453121 is rgb(69, 49, 33). This means it contains 69 red, 49 green, and 33 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Iroko a warm or cool color?

Iroko (#453121) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #453121 in CSS?

You can use #453121 in CSS with: background-color: #453121; or color: #453121; or as an RGB value: rgb(69, 49, 33). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 29%, 52%, 73%.