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Livid Brown

#471F26

Livid Brown is a warm dark color with the hex code #471F26. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 71, 31, 38 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 56%, 46%, 72% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Livid Brown color values

HEX
#471F26
RGB
71, 31, 38
HSL
350°, 39%, 20%
CMYK
0, 56, 46, 72

About this color

Livid Brown sits at 350° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 39% 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, Livid Brown is rendered as rgb(71, 31, 38), where the red channel dominates at 71, 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, Livid Brown translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 56M 46Y 72K. A substantial black component (72%) 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 Livid Brown

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #471F26;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 71, 31, 38;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#471F26',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 56%
Y: 46%
K: 72%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(71, 31, 38)
rgba(71, 31, 38, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #471F26?
#471F26 is Livid Brown, a warm dark color with RGB values of 71, 31, 38. It has a hue of 350°, 39% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #471F26?
The RGB color code for #471F26 is rgb(71, 31, 38). This means it contains 71 red, 31 green, and 38 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Livid Brown a warm or cool color?
Livid Brown (#471F26) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #471F26 in CSS?
You can use #471F26 in CSS with: background-color: #471F26; or color: #471F26; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 31, 38). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 56%, 46%, 72%.