Saddle is a
warm dark color with the hex code #472C1F.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
71, 44, 31 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 38%, 56%, 72% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Saddle
#472C1F
Saddle color values
- HEX
- #472C1F
- RGB
- 71, 44, 31
- HSL
- 20°, 39%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 38, 56, 72
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Saddle sits at 20° on the color wheel with 39% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the orange-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, Saddle is rendered as rgb(71, 44, 31), 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, Saddle translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 38M 56Y 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.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Saddle
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #472C1F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 71, 44, 31;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#472C1F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 38%
Y: 56%
K: 72%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(71, 44, 31)
rgba(71, 44, 31, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 20° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #472C1F?
#472C1F is Saddle, a warm dark color with RGB values of 71, 44, 31. It has a hue of 20°, 39%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #472C1F?
The RGB color code for #472C1F is rgb(71, 44, 31). This means it contains 71 red,
44 green, and 31 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Saddle a warm or cool color?
Saddle (#472C1F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #472C1F in CSS?
You can use #472C1F in CSS with:
background-color: #472C1F; or color: #472C1F; or as an RGB value: rgb(71, 44, 31). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 38%, 56%, 72%.